How to Pronounce "sabian"
word
ˈseɪ.bi.ən
SAY-bee-uhn
ˈseɪ.bi.ən
SAY-bee-uhn
Definition
'Sabian' is most commonly used to refer to a member of the Sabians, a religious group mentioned in ancient texts, especially in the Qur'an. Rarely, it is also used archaically to mean 'wise' or 'scholarly'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈseɪ.bi.ən
British English
ˈseɪ.bi.ən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SAY-bee-uhn
UK
SAY-bee-uhn
Listen in Context
The ancient Sabian people practiced their own religion.
Some texts mention the Sabian religion.
He is studying the beliefs of the Sabian community.
Few people today know what a Sabian is without looking it up.