Arab American
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The term "Arab" refers to a member of an Arabic-speaking people or a Semitic people originating from the Arabian Peninsula. In the United States, Arab immigration has a history spanning the 20th century, with significant groups including Lebanese Christians and Palestinian Muslims. Initially settling on the East Coast, Arab communities later established large presences in areas like southeastern Michigan, particularly in Detroit and Dearborn, as well as in Paterson, New Jersey, and the Chicago suburbs. Some recent immigrants continue to observe traditional customs, including traditional dress.12
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