arabian meaning and definition

ARABIAN noun

Definition of Arabian (noun)

1. a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
   • synonyms: Arab
2. a spirited graceful and intelligent riding horse native to Arabia
   • synonyms: Arab

ARABIAN adjective

Definition of Arabian (adjective)

1. relating to or associated with Arabia or its people
   • "Arabian Nights"; "Arabian Sea"
2. of or relating to Arabian horses