Arab nationalists refers to individuals who advocate for the political, cultural, and territorial unity of Arabs. They seek to establish independent Arab states and promote Arab identity and interests.
Related terms
Sykes-Picot Agreement: A secret agreement between Britain and France during World War One that divided up the territories of the Ottoman Empire in the Middle East into spheres of influence.
Balfour Declaration: A statement issued by the British government in 1917 expressing support for the establishment of a 'national home for the Jewish people' in Palestine.
Mandates: Territories that were administered by European powers after World War One under mandates from the League of Nations. This often resulted in restricted self-governance for Arab populations.