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Sabaean

British  
/ səˈbiːən /

noun

  1. an inhabitant or native of ancient Saba

  2. the ancient Semitic language of Saba

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adjective

  1. of or relating to ancient Saba, its inhabitants, or their language

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Etymology

Origin of Sabaean

C16: from Latin Sabaeus, from Greek Sabaios belonging to Saba (Sheba)

Example Sentences

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Marib was the capital of the Sabaean kingdom, which used the dam to great purpose for farming in the city by means of an intricate irrigation system.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Similarities in architecture and polytheistic practices suggest that the Aksumites may have originally descended from the Sabaean people of southern Arabia.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

Even Irene and Dick, less wrapped up in the dream of finding the Sabaean hoard, awaited von Kerber's next utterance with bated breath.

From The Wheel O' Fortune by Tracy, Louis

The seals are inscribed with Sabaean writing and are of bronze, copper, silver and stone.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various

The Sabaean rule is generally divided into periods indicated by the titles given to their rulers.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various