Sabaean
Britishnoun
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an inhabitant or native of ancient Saba
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the ancient Semitic language of Saba
adjective
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
If by Zerah the Ethiopian or Sabaean prince be meant, the only real difficulty of the narrative is removed.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
The Himyarites were, however, still active, and after a struggle succeeded in establishing a Jewish Sabaean kingdom, having previously accepted Judaism as their religion.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 3 "Apollodorus" to "Aral" by Various
Standing behind her the little Anglian slave Laetus gently fanned her with a peacock's tail, or sprinkled her with perfume from a vial; the air was heavy with Sabaean odours.
From Veranilda by Gissing, George
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