Nabis

/ nabi /

plural noun

1. See synthetism
   a group of French artists much influenced by Gauguin, including Bonnard and Vuillard, who reacted against the naturalism of the impressionists See also synthetism

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nabis¹

C19: French, from Hebrew nābhi prophet

Example Sentences

Besides these mistakes, he says that Nabis started on his return from Messenia by the gate on the road to Tegea.

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If his guest refused to do so, Nabis would invite him to visit his wife, and lead the unsuspecting man close to the statue.

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Bricks stamped by King Nabis (early second century) have been found at Sparta.

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When Philopœmen heard how cruel Nabis was, he wanted to free Sparta from his tyranny.

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They further mentioned the cases of Philip and Nabis in Greece.

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