Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Arabic is a Semitic language spoken by millions across North Africa, Western Asia, and other regions. It has a rich literary tradition and serves as both a religious language (in Islam) and an official language in many countries.