رقيب

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Arabic

Root
ر ق ب (r q b)
10 terms

Etymology

    فَعِيل (faʕīl)-type stative-verb derived from the active participle from the verb رَقَبَ (raqaba).

    Pronunciation

    Noun

    رَقِيب (raqībm (plural رُقَبَاء (ruqabāʔ))

    1. watchman
      1. guard, sentry
      2. an inspector, supervisor, even a censor
      3. spy, stooge
    2. a certain military rank, usually corresponding to English sergeant

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