Arab street

English

Etymology

Calque of Arabic [Term?]

Proper noun

the Arab street

public opinion in Arab countries
- 2005,
  The well-known "Arab street" has spoken recently, and it seems to be angry at al-Zarqawi.
- 2010, Sydney Morning Herald,
  Analyst Abdul Wahab Badrakhan described Turkey's policies as a new lifeline for the so-called "Arab Street".

Anagrams

street Arab, street-arab

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