Sabaean

[suh-bee-uh n]

adjective, noun

Sabean.

Sabean

or Sa·bae·an

[suh-bee-uh n]

adjective

of or relating to Saba.

noun

an inhabitant of Saba.

Origin of Sabean

1580–90; < Latin sabae(us) (< Greek sabaîos of Saba or Sheba) + -an

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Historical Examples of sabaean

The Sabaean rule is generally divided into periods indicated by the titles given to their rulers.
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The seals are inscribed with Sabaean writing and are of bronze, copper, silver and stone.
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As to the Sabaean kingdom there is fair agreement among scholars.
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Thus before Mohammed appeared polytheism was the prevalent religion of Arabia,--a degradation even from the ancient Sabaean faith.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume V
John Lord
In the city there are many Vaisya elders and Sabaean merchants, whose houses are stately and beautiful.
Record of Buddhistic Kingdoms
Fa-Hsien

British Dictionary definitions for sabaean

Sabaean

Sabean

noun

an inhabitant or native of ancient Saba
the ancient Semitic language of Saba

adjective

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

Word Origin for Sabaean

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

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Word Origin and History for sabaean

Sabean

inhabitant of the region of Arabia now known as Yemen, from Latin Sabaeus, from Greek Sabaios "the people of Saba," the region's capital city, from Arabic Saba'. In ancient times it was an important transit point for spices, perfumes, precious stones, etc., imported to Europe from India.