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Saracens (Greek Sarakenoi), originally a north Arabian tribe mentioned by ancient authors. The name was applied by medieval Christians and later Western historians to the Arabs in general and also to other Muslim peoples of the Middle East. The Muslims of northwest Africa and Spain were more commonly known as Moors. See Caliphate; Crusades; Islam: History.



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