Question

multiple choice question
what did the term arab come to mean as islam spread?
o a follower of islam
a resident of arabia
a speaker of arabic

Explanation:

As Islam spread, the term "Arab" came to be associated with the Arabic language. People who adopted the Arabic language, regardless of their ethnic or geographical background, were increasingly identified as Arabs. This was a significant shift from earlier definitions that might have been more tied to ethnicity or residence in Arabia.

Answer:

a speaker of Arabic