Elisabeth

[ ih-liz-uh-buhth ]

/ ɪˈlɪz ə bəθ /

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noun

the mother of John the Baptist. Luke 1:5–25.

a female given name.

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Words nearby Elisabeth

Eliot, George, Eliot, T. S., Eliphaz, Elis, Elisa, Elisabeth, Élisabethville, Elisavetgrad, Elisavetpol, Elise, Elisha

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How to use Elisabeth in a sentence

The group to which Elisabeth belongs visits detention centers to talk with immigrants, providing them with emotional support and fighting alongside with non-profit organizations that fight to make sure our rights are not trampled on.
Locked up in the Land of Liberty: Part IV|Yariel Valdés González|July 28, 2021|Washington Blade
I fell apart while talking with Elisabeth, although her visit was an injection of energy and love that I did not expect, but one for which I was crying out.
Locked up in the Land of Liberty: Part IV|Yariel Valdés González|July 28, 2021|Washington Blade
Rosie, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and all the former co-hosts of The View reunited to pay tribute to Barbara Walters.
‘The View’ Reunited 11 Co-Hosts and Everyone Came Out Alive|Kevin Fallon|May 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In a bold move, Kentucky pol Elisabeth Jensen has vocalized her support of the Affordable Health Care Act in her bid for Congress.
Meet the Kentucky Dem Running On, Not From, Obamacare|Jonathan Miller|April 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Elisabeth Moss Was Finally Rewarded for Giving the Best Acting Performance of the Year.
Golden Globes Recap: All the Best, Weirdest Moments You (May Have) Missed|Kevin Fallon|January 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
(tie) The Signature of All Things by Elisabeth Gilbert (6 votes)10.
The Best of the Best Books List: 2013 Critics’ Top Picks||December 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Elisabeth Ladenson on how he got so damn popular, despite his best intentions.
Proustapalooza: Going Crazy for Marcel’s Novel at 100|Elisabeth Ladenson|October 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Frulein spoke in whispers; Elisabeth and the fox-terrier sat in the dark while the Genius went to sleep.
The Devourers|Annie Vivanti Chartres
Our school, which had been placed under the pious patronage of Saint Elisabeth, was a mixed one.
The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 28, April 1893|Various
"He will return no more," says Elisabeth despairingly; and she prays to the Virgin to free her from all earth's griefs.
Richard Wagner|John F. Runciman
Here we have ample energy, but nothing demanding closer notice until Elisabeth's interposition.
Richard Wagner|John F. Runciman
Dr. Elisabeth Denio, in her monograph on Poussin , adduces good reason for altering the commonly accepted date 1594 to 1593.
A Popular Handbook to the National Gallery, Volume I, Foreign Schools|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Elisabeth

Elisabeth

/ (ɪˈlɪzəbəθ) /

noun

a variant spelling of Elizabeth (def. 1)

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