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Eurabia

Eurabia n. the (perceived) political alliance of Europe and Arab nations (against Israel and Jews); a name for Europe if its Muslim or Arab immigrants become a large or powerful minority. Etymological Note: Europe + Arabia. Bat Ye’or is usually given credit for this term, although citations earlier than her claimed first usage exist. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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