Arabic Words in English: From Algebra to Tariffs

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Arabic Words in English: From Algebra to Tariffs
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Arabic has significantly influenced English and other languages through centuries of trade, scholarship, and cultural exchange, contributing words like algebra, carat, giraffe, and tariff, with many borrowed and adapted over time. Despite misconceptions, Arabic is accessible to learners and remains a vital part of global cultural and linguistic diversity.

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