nosairi

noh-SAH-ree

Definitions

1. noun

A member of an Arab tribe in southern Arabia, especially in the Hadhramaut region, known for their seafaring skills and cultural achievements.

“The nosairi tribe played a significant role in the development of medieval navigation in the Indian Ocean.”

Synonyms

  • Arab seafarer
  • Hadrami

Antonyms

  • landlubber
  • landowner