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Tahdhīb al-Lugha (تهذيب اللغة): A significant lexicographical work by the medieval Arab scholar Abū Mansūr al-Azharī. The title translates to “The Reparation of Speech,” and the book is a comprehensive dictionary of the Arabic language, documenting the meanings and usages of words based on the pure Arabic spoken by Bedouins.

Illustration of a smiling Arab man wearing a traditional white thawb and a red and white checkered keffiyeh, standing in a desert with sand dunes and mountains at sunset, with a camel next to him.
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Bedouin Influence on Classical Arabic Grammar and Lexicography

The development of Classical Arabic grammar and early Arabic dictionaries owes much to the Bedouins. Early grammarians considered Bedouins the most authentic speakers of Arabic, relying heavily on their spoken language to codify rules and nuances. This article explores the historical importance of Bedouins in shaping the Arabic language.
January 12, 2019
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