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Saba

Saba

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A small Caribbean island made from an old volcano that belongs to the Netherlands
  • proper noun
: Saba
  • Many tourists visit Saba each year to enjoy its natural beauty and peaceful environment.

And so, but what music does for me is when I go on, you know, a flight like Saba, right?

Examples

  • On Saba, visitors can hike up the slopes of an extinct volcano and take in breathtaking views.

  • And how far will Saba go to get what she wants?

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  • Now, Saba and her family travel west, headed for a better life and a longed-for reunion with Jack.

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  • Recently, the Enterprise 2.0 Conference selected Saba's social technology as the Launch Pad Award winner.

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  • The fame of King Solomon has spread like a rising tide... ...even as far as Axum and Saba.

    Solomon (1997)

  • We have heard how you took ibis from the Nile to destroy the venomous serpents used against you when you laid siege to the city of Saba.

    The Ten Commandments (1956)

  • Saba is a beautiful island in the Caribbean, known for its stunning landscapes and diving spots.

Surface Forms

Saba main

Etymology

Saba probably comes from an old Arawak word saba meaning 'rock' or 'stone', which fits the island because it is the top of an extinct volcano and is very rocky.