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Arabia

ara·bia

UK/əˈɹɛjbɪjə/ US/əˈɹeɪ.bi.ə/ fairly common

noun

1.

a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf; strategically important for its oil resources

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Origin

From Latin Arabia, from Ancient Greek Ἀραβία (Arabía).

Phrases

  • Arabia Felix
  • Arabia Terra
  • Eastern Arabia
  • Federation of South Arabia
  • Saudi Arabia

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