levantine arabic (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˌlɛvənˈtiːn ˈærəbɪk/
Definition
A dialect of Arabic spoken in the Levant region, characterized by its unique pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar, and used as a lingua franca in the region.
Examples
Levantine Arabic is widely spoken in Lebanon and Syria.
The Levantine Arabic dialect has been influenced by Turkish and French due to the region's history of occupation.
Many Arabs in the Levant region use Levantine Arabic as their primary means of communication.
How to Use levantine arabic
- speak Levantine Arabic (verb phrase)
- to communicate in the Levantine Arabic dialect — "Many people in Lebanon speak Levantine Arabic as their primary language."
- Levantine Arabic dialect (noun phrase)
- a dialect of Arabic spoken in the Levant region — "The Levantine Arabic dialect is known for its unique pronunciation and vocabulary."
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