Arabization

Arabization refers to the process by which Arabic language, culture, and customs have spread and become dominant in various regions historically influenced by or neighboring Arab peoples. This process can involve the adoption of Arabic as the primary language, along with the integration of Arab cultural practices, traditions, and religious beliefs, particularly Islam. Arabization has occurred through various means such as trade, conquest, migration, and cultural exchange, impacting the social, political, and religious landscapes of regions like North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia. It reflects a blending and transformation of local identities influenced by Arab civilization over centuries.