Abilene Meaning in English

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US

/ˈæbɪˌɫin/

AB-ih-leen

UK

/ˈæbɪˌliːn/

AB-ih-leen

Definition

Abilene is the name of several cities or regions in the United States, most commonly referring to cities in Texas and Kansas.

Usage & Nuances

Always capitalized as a proper noun. Use 'Abilene' to refer to the city in Texas or Kansas—context usually makes it clear which. Sometimes appears in phrases like 'Abilene paradox' (a concept in management studies). Rarely used as a first name.

• Spanish: Abilene (nombre propio)
• Portuguese (BR): Abilene (nome próprio)
• Portuguese (PT): Abilene (nome próprio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 阿比林（地名）
• Chinese (Traditional): 阿比林（地名）
• Hindi: एबिलीन (स्थान का नाम)
• Arabic: أبيلين (اسم علم)
• Bengali: অ্যাবিলিন
• Russian: Абилин
• Japanese: アビリーン
• Vietnamese: Abilene
• Korean: 애빌린
• Turkish: Abilene
• Urdu: ایبلین
• Indonesian: Abilene

Example Sentences

I visited Abilene last summer with my family.

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Abilene is famous for its history museums.

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My cousin lives in Abilene, Texas.

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Have you ever driven through Abilene on your way to Dallas?

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The famous 'Abilene paradox' is often discussed in business classes.

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I heard there's a great barbecue place in Abilene we should try.

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