Abba
1or ab·ba
a title of reverence for bishops and patriarchs in the Coptic, Ethiopian Christian, and Syriac churches.
New Testament. an Aramaic word for father, used by Jesus and Paul to address God in a relation of personal intimacy.
Origin of Abba
1Other definitions for Abba (2 of 2)
a female day name for Thursday.: See under day name.
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How to use Abba in a sentence
So here we are with Abbas being the only one of three parties to this conflict still fighting for a two-state solution.
In the Middle East, the Two-State Solution Is Dead | Dean Obeidallah | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAs President Abbas said, the table has all the options on it, yes, but almost none of them are good.
Palestinian Cabinet Member Dies in Confrontation with Israeli Soldier | Creede Newton | December 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAbbas has been committed—quite unsuccessfully, but nevertheless committed—to nonviolence.
After the Israel Synagogue Massacre: A New Intifada? | Michael Tomasky | November 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt was astonishing yesterday that he pinned the blame for the attacks on Mahmoud Abbas, the Fatah leader.
After the Israel Synagogue Massacre: A New Intifada? | Michael Tomasky | November 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAbbas al-Saadi is a soldier and by rights he should be stationed near Tikrit, where his unit is involved fighting ISIS.
Iraqi Soldiers Bribe Officers So They Don't Have to Fight ISIS | Niqash | October 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Our section from Deli Abbas was moved up to take the place of the one that had been engaged, which now returned to Baghdad.
War in the Garden of Eden | Kermit RooseveltThey varied but slightly; the one I went on the day after reaching Deli Abbas might serve as model.
War in the Garden of Eden | Kermit RooseveltWhen I was at Deli Abbas ghastly bands of ragged skeletons would come through to us begging food and work.
War in the Garden of Eden | Kermit RooseveltOut of which my little formal trifle of Tribute might come easily and regularly—eh, Abbas?
Abbas was after this manner betrothed to his cousin in infancy.
Bahaism and Its Claims | Samuel Graham Wilson
British Dictionary definitions for Abba (1 of 2)
/ (ˈæbə) /
Swedish pop group (1972–82): comprised Benny Andersson (born 1946), Agnetha Faltskog (born 1950), Anni-Frid Lyngstad (born 1945), and Bjorn Ulvaeus (born 1945); numerous hit singles included "Waterloo" (1974), "Dancing Queen" (1977), and "The Winner Takes It All" (1980)
British Dictionary definitions for Abba (2 of 2)
/ (ˈæbə) /
New Testament father (used of God)
a title given to bishops and patriarchs in the Syrian, Coptic, and Ethiopian Churches
Origin of Abba
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