Meaning of Sabra | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Alternative spelling of Sabra.
   alt-of, alternative
2. A native-born Israeli.
3. A female given name.

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

“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.”

“One night a real Israeli came to speak⟳. I had never seen a sabra before.”

“Even the phoenix of Zionism that rose from those ashes--the muscular sabras trying to reestablish a home in an unforgiving land⟳ surrounded by hostile Arabs--resonated too closely with my white African narrative.”

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