Mozarab

Definition

An Iberian Christian living under Arab domination.

Etymology

From Spanish mozárabe, from Arabic مُسْتَعْرِب (mustaʕrib).

Example Sentences

• "The Mozarabs were bilingual in Romance and Arabic and lived along the border area (north of the border to be precise) between Christian Iberia and Al-Andalus. This particular community sought to remain bilingual because it derived its identity from being both Arab-like and Christian."