noun
Uncommon
Sabine
SA-byn
Sabine (noun) means a member of an ancient people of central Italy, absorbed into early Rome. Example: “The legend of the abduction of the Sabine women is a famous episode in Roman mythology.”
noun
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A member of an ancient people of central Italy, absorbed into early Rome.
"The legend of the abduction of the Sabine women is a famous episode in Roman mythology."
How to use Sabine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to the Sabines, an ancient Italian tribe absorbed into early Roman civilization, and also survives today as a female given name.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From Latin Sabinus, likely related to a root meaning "one's own" or "kin."
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What does “Sabine” mean?
The word “Sabine” means a member of an ancient people of central Italy, absorbed into early Rome. In plain terms, refers to the Sabines, an ancient Italian tribe absorbed into early Roman civilization, and also survives today as a female given name.
How do you pronounce “Sabine”?
“Sabine” is pronounced SA-byn (/ˈseɪbaɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sabine” in a sentence?
Here is “Sabine” used in a sentence: “The legend of the abduction of the Sabine women is a famous episode in Roman mythology.”
What part of speech is “Sabine”?
“Sabine” is a noun.
Where does the word “Sabine” come from?
The word “Sabine” comes from Latin. From Latin Sabinus, likely related to a root meaning "one's own" or "kin.".
Is “Sabine” a common word?
“Sabine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
