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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. Subjects: , ,
Etymological Note: Europe + Arabia. Bat Ye’or is usually given credit for this term, although citations earlier than her claimed first usage exist.
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Citations: 2001 [DemoCrates (democrates@democrates.net)] Usenet: nl.politiek (Nov. 17) “Nieuwe naam voor Europa”: Net tegengekomen op een Berber-forum. Eurabia…Tja, wat niet is kan zeker nog komen. 2004 Niall Ferguson New York Times (Apr. 4) “Eurabia?” p. sect 6, p. 13: The Egyptian-born writer Bat Yeor has for some years referred to the rise of a new “Eurabia” that is hostile in equal measure to the United States and Israel. 2004 Alessandra Rizzo @ Rome, Italy (AP) (Apr. 5) “Fallaci’s new book hits bookstores in Italy”: Describing Europe as “Eurabia”—a mix of Europe and Arabia—Fallaci said the continent “has sold itself and sells itself to the enemy like a prostitute.”
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