Abracadaniel [he/him] to

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People are referring to Saudi Arabia as just "Saudi" online now and it really bothers me.

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People are referring to Saudi Arabia as just "Saudi" online now and it really bothers me.

Abracadaniel [he/him] to

chat • 7 个月前

Saudi is an adjective, Arabia is Saudi because it's ruled by the house of Saud.

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Abracadaniel [he/him]
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7 个月前
I didn't know that. Ain't nothing wrong with that in fact I'd say following the locals' lead is preferable.

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