Arabic · Culture & Society

أخبار

akhbar

News

Beginnernoun

Definition

Reports about recent events.

Example

أشاهد الأخبار كل صباح.

I watch the news every morning.

Etymology

The term 'أخبار' (akhbar) comes from the root خ-ب-ر, meaning to inform or report. It has been used since early Islamic history to denote news and information.

How & Where It’s Used

Akhbar is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, primarily relating to media, journalism, and daily updates across Arabic-speaking populations.

Literary Heritage

It appears in various news outlets, literature, and religious texts referencing the importance of informing the community.

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