Arabic Language

Semitic macro-language spoken across the Middle East and North Africa with rich dialectal variation.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Liturgical language of Islam; its classical form was fixed by the Quran in the 7th century.
• Vocabulary is built on triconsonantal roots, such as k-t-b for words related to writing.
• Official language of over 25 countries and one of the six official UN languages.

Specifications & Metrics

• FAMILY: Afroasiatic