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.