Definition of Sabian in English:

Sabian

adjective ˈseɪbɪənˈseɪbiən

Relating to a non-Muslim sect classed in the Koran with Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians as having a faith revealed by the true God. It is not known who the original Sabians were, but the name was adopted by some groups in order to give themselves legitimacy as People of the Book.
（与）萨比教（有关）的（萨比教为《古兰经》中所列的与犹太教徒、基督教徒和琐罗亚斯德教徒共信同一真神的非伊斯兰教教派；谁是最初的萨比教徒无从知道，但是这个名称被一些为逃避穆斯林宗教迫害的群体所采用）
Example sentencesExamples
- Some Muslim scholars of that time maintained that there was another Sabian group, Sabât al-Batâ'ih, living in southern Mesopotamia.
- Dr. Marc Edmund Jones describes reactions to this Sabian symbol as either positive -- ‘the effective continuity and breadth of resource in all human effort’-- or, when negative, ‘complete immobilization in superficial reality.’
- Thabit ibn Qurra was a notable 9th century sage, a native of Harran and a member of the dedicated star worshippers of the Sabian sect.
- Al-Battani, unlike Thabit, was not a believer in the Sabian religion, however, for ‘Abu Allah Mohammad’ indicates that he was certainly a Muslim.
- ‘It is clear from this case and from other recent judgements that the plight of Sabian Mandaeans and the persecution they face in Iran because of their beliefs has not been properly taken into account by the tribunal,’ he said.

noun ˈseɪbɪənˈseɪbiən

A member of the Sabians.
萨比教徒
Example sentencesExamples
- The Baptists turned out be followers of John the Baptist; Sabians or Mandeans.
- Also, there are other Sabians, Yazidis and other religions.
- He was, as we mentioned at the beginning of the article, a Sabian and not a Muslim.
- We read in the Koran: ‘Those who believe, and the Jews, the Christians, and the Sabians - any who believe in God and the Last Day, and act righteously shall have their reward with their Lord.’
- Being worshipers of the stars meant that the Sabians had a strong motivation for the study of astronomy and they produced many outstanding astronomers and mathematicians such as Thabit ibn Qurra.
- Suha Turaihi, an intellectual in Baghdad, said she was reading a book about Sabians, an ancient religion of Mesopotamia that dates to hundreds of years before Christ and still exists…
- The sect, with strong Greek connections, had in earlier times adopted Greek culture, and it was common for members to speak Greek although after the conquest of the Sabians by Islam, they became Arabic speakers.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Arabic ṣābi' + -an.

Rhymes

Arabian, Bessarabian, Fabian, gabion, Swabian

Definition of Sabian in US English:

Sabian

adjectiveˈseɪbiənˈsābēən

Relating to a non-Muslim sect classed in the Koran with Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians as having a faith revealed by the true God. It is not known who the original Sabians were, but the name was adopted by some groups in order to give themselves legitimacy as People of the Book.
（与）萨比教（有关）的（萨比教为《古兰经》中所列的与犹太教徒、基督教徒和琐罗亚斯德教徒共信同一真神的非伊斯兰教教派；谁是最初的萨比教徒无从知道，但是这个名称被一些为逃避穆斯林宗教迫害的群体所采用）
Example sentencesExamples
- Dr. Marc Edmund Jones describes reactions to this Sabian symbol as either positive -- ‘the effective continuity and breadth of resource in all human effort’-- or, when negative, ‘complete immobilization in superficial reality.’
- Al-Battani, unlike Thabit, was not a believer in the Sabian religion, however, for ‘Abu Allah Mohammad’ indicates that he was certainly a Muslim.
- ‘It is clear from this case and from other recent judgements that the plight of Sabian Mandaeans and the persecution they face in Iran because of their beliefs has not been properly taken into account by the tribunal,’ he said.
- Thabit ibn Qurra was a notable 9th century sage, a native of Harran and a member of the dedicated star worshippers of the Sabian sect.
- Some Muslim scholars of that time maintained that there was another Sabian group, Sabât al-Batâ'ih, living in southern Mesopotamia.

nounˈseɪbiənˈsābēən

A member of the Sabians.
萨比教徒
Example sentencesExamples
- The sect, with strong Greek connections, had in earlier times adopted Greek culture, and it was common for members to speak Greek although after the conquest of the Sabians by Islam, they became Arabic speakers.
- The Baptists turned out be followers of John the Baptist; Sabians or Mandeans.
- Suha Turaihi, an intellectual in Baghdad, said she was reading a book about Sabians, an ancient religion of Mesopotamia that dates to hundreds of years before Christ and still exists…
- He was, as we mentioned at the beginning of the article, a Sabian and not a Muslim.
- We read in the Koran: ‘Those who believe, and the Jews, the Christians, and the Sabians - any who believe in God and the Last Day, and act righteously shall have their reward with their Lord.’
- Being worshipers of the stars meant that the Sabians had a strong motivation for the study of astronomy and they produced many outstanding astronomers and mathematicians such as Thabit ibn Qurra.
- Also, there are other Sabians, Yazidis and other religions.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Arabic ṣābi' + -an.

词汇	Sabian
释义	Definition of Sabian in English: Sabian adjective ˈseɪbɪənˈseɪbiən Relating to a non-Muslim sect classed in the Koran with Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians as having a faith revealed by the true God. It is not known who the original Sabians were, but the name was adopted by some groups in order to give themselves legitimacy as People of the Book. （与）萨比教（有关）的（萨比教为《古兰经》中所列的与犹太教徒、基督教徒和琐罗亚斯德教徒共信同一真神的非伊斯兰教教派；谁是最初的萨比教徒无从知道，但是这个名称被一些为逃避穆斯林宗教迫害的群体所采用） Example sentencesExamples Some Muslim scholars of that time maintained that there was another Sabian group, Sabât al-Batâ'ih, living in southern Mesopotamia. Dr. Marc Edmund Jones describes reactions to this Sabian symbol as either positive -- ‘the effective continuity and breadth of resource in all human effort’-- or, when negative, ‘complete immobilization in superficial reality.’ Thabit ibn Qurra was a notable 9th century sage, a native of Harran and a member of the dedicated star worshippers of the Sabian sect. Al-Battani, unlike Thabit, was not a believer in the Sabian religion, however, for ‘Abu Allah Mohammad’ indicates that he was certainly a Muslim. ‘It is clear from this case and from other recent judgements that the plight of Sabian Mandaeans and the persecution they face in Iran because of their beliefs has not been properly taken into account by the tribunal,’ he said. noun ˈseɪbɪənˈseɪbiən A member of the Sabians. 萨比教徒 Example sentencesExamples The Baptists turned out be followers of John the Baptist; Sabians or Mandeans. Also, there are other Sabians, Yazidis and other religions. He was, as we mentioned at the beginning of the article, a Sabian and not a Muslim. We read in the Koran: ‘Those who believe, and the Jews, the Christians, and the Sabians - any who believe in God and the Last Day, and act righteously shall have their reward with their Lord.’ Being worshipers of the stars meant that the Sabians had a strong motivation for the study of astronomy and they produced many outstanding astronomers and mathematicians such as Thabit ibn Qurra. Suha Turaihi, an intellectual in Baghdad, said she was reading a book about Sabians, an ancient religion of Mesopotamia that dates to hundreds of years before Christ and still exists… The sect, with strong Greek connections, had in earlier times adopted Greek culture, and it was common for members to speak Greek although after the conquest of the Sabians by Islam, they became Arabic speakers. Origin Early 17th century: from Arabic ṣābi' + -an. Rhymes Arabian, Bessarabian, Fabian, gabion, Swabian Definition of Sabian in US English: Sabian adjectiveˈseɪbiənˈsābēən Relating to a non-Muslim sect classed in the Koran with Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians as having a faith revealed by the true God. It is not known who the original Sabians were, but the name was adopted by some groups in order to give themselves legitimacy as People of the Book. （与）萨比教（有关）的（萨比教为《古兰经》中所列的与犹太教徒、基督教徒和琐罗亚斯德教徒共信同一真神的非伊斯兰教教派；谁是最初的萨比教徒无从知道，但是这个名称被一些为逃避穆斯林宗教迫害的群体所采用） Example sentencesExamples Dr. Marc Edmund Jones describes reactions to this Sabian symbol as either positive -- ‘the effective continuity and breadth of resource in all human effort’-- or, when negative, ‘complete immobilization in superficial reality.’ Al-Battani, unlike Thabit, was not a believer in the Sabian religion, however, for ‘Abu Allah Mohammad’ indicates that he was certainly a Muslim. ‘It is clear from this case and from other recent judgements that the plight of Sabian Mandaeans and the persecution they face in Iran because of their beliefs has not been properly taken into account by the tribunal,’ he said. Thabit ibn Qurra was a notable 9th century sage, a native of Harran and a member of the dedicated star worshippers of the Sabian sect. Some Muslim scholars of that time maintained that there was another Sabian group, Sabât al-Batâ'ih, living in southern Mesopotamia. nounˈseɪbiənˈsābēən A member of the Sabians. 萨比教徒 Example sentencesExamples The sect, with strong Greek connections, had in earlier times adopted Greek culture, and it was common for members to speak Greek although after the conquest of the Sabians by Islam, they became Arabic speakers. The Baptists turned out be followers of John the Baptist; Sabians or Mandeans. Suha Turaihi, an intellectual in Baghdad, said she was reading a book about Sabians, an ancient religion of Mesopotamia that dates to hundreds of years before Christ and still exists… He was, as we mentioned at the beginning of the article, a Sabian and not a Muslim. We read in the Koran: ‘Those who believe, and the Jews, the Christians, and the Sabians - any who believe in God and the Last Day, and act righteously shall have their reward with their Lord.’ Being worshipers of the stars meant that the Sabians had a strong motivation for the study of astronomy and they produced many outstanding astronomers and mathematicians such as Thabit ibn Qurra. Also, there are other Sabians, Yazidis and other religions. Origin Early 17th century: from Arabic ṣābi' + -an.
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