Meaning of Arabia in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈreɪbiə/

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  1. Noun

    Arabia

    Definitions

    1. a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf

    Examples

    • « strategically important for its oil resources »

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