The origin and spread of the Arabic language

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Arabic language originated in the Arabian Peninsula around the 1st century CE, spread through Islamic civilization, and influenced many languages globally, especially in science and philosophy.
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Origins of Arabic language

Arabic belongs to the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family
It originated in the Arabian Peninsula around the 1st century CE

Spread of Arabic language

Spread through the expansion of Islamic civilization in the 7th century
Arabic became a major language of culture and science in the medieval Islamic world

Influence of Arabic language

Influenced many other languages, especially in the fields of science, mathematics, and philosophy
Arabic loanwords can be found in various languages worldwide

 

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