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sabra

sabra is the alternative spelling of Sabra.

Noun capitalized: Sabra

Sabra (plural Sabras)

  1. A native-born Israeli.
    • There is a tendency to copy the "Sabra" , the Israel-born citizen, who is anxious to live the simple life and therefore throws off that part of his clothing which is intended for beauty rather than utility.1950, David Goitein, “Making one people out of many”, in Bulletin, volumes 23-25, University of Kentucky, Bureau of School Service, page 22
    • The young people of Israel, sabra or foreign-born alike, give considerable thought to the future and do not hesitate to admit that they regard the problems they encounter as formidable.1965, Robert Gamzey, Miracle of Israel, Herzl Press, page 294

Proper noun capitalized: Sabra

Sabra

  1. A female given name.

Forms of sabra

pluralsabras
pluralSabras

Origin of sabra

Borrowed from Hebrew צַבָּר (tsabár, “prickly pear cactus”), from Arabic صَبَّار (ṣabbār, “cactus”).

Phrases with sabra

Questions about sabra

What does sabra mean?
Sabra means a native-born Israeli.
What is sabra the alternative spelling of?
Sabra is the alternative spelling of Sabra.
What part of speech is sabra?
Sabra can be a noun or a proper noun.
What is the plural of sabra?
The plural of sabra is sabras.

Words near sabra in the dictionary

  1. Sabouraud-Noiré instrument
  2. Sabouraud-Noiré instruments
  3. Sabourin
  4. Sabourins
  5. SABR
  6. sabra
  7. sabra dermatitis
  8. sabra silk
  9. sabrage
  10. sabras
  11. Sabratha

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