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sabra

/ˈsɑːbrə/ /ˈsæbrə/

Meanings
noun
A native-born Israeli.

Examples :

"My friend, Sarah, is a sabra who grew up in Tel Aviv. "
nation person culture

Related Words

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friend noun

/fɹɛnd/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

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who noun

/huː/

A person under discussion; a question of which person.

"The teacher asked, "Who will present the project next week?" "

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up noun

/ap/ /ʌp/

The direction opposed to the pull of gravity.

"Up is a good way to go."

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native noun

/ˈneɪtɪv/ /ˈneɪtəv/

An aboriginal inhabitant of a region colonized by English-speaking people; in particular:

"The native student explained the customs of her home village to the class. "

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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a noun

/æɪ/ /eɪ/ /ə/ /ɔ/

The name of the Latin script letter A/a.

"My teacher wrote the letter "a" on the board to demonstrate its shape. "

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my interjection

/mi/

Used to express surprise, shock or amazement.

"My, what big teeth you have!"

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tel noun

/tɛl/

A message transmitted by telegraph.

"The news of the armistice came as a tel, crackling over the wire and announcing the end of the war. "

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born verb

/ˈbɔːn/ /ˈbɔɹn/

To carry or convey, literally or figuratively.

"The artist's new painting bore a striking resemblance to a famous landscape. "

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grew verb

/ɡɹuː/

To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

"Children grow quickly."