Sabbatarian

Pronunciation: /sæb.ə.ˈtɛər.i.ən/

Definitions of Sabbatarian

noun a person who observes Saturday as the Sabbath, especially a member of a Christian sect that observes the Sabbath on Saturday

Example Sentences

A1 My neighbor is a Sabbatarian and always goes to church on Saturdays.

A2 The Sabbatarian community in our town is small but dedicated.

B1 As a Sabbatarian, she refrains from working on Saturdays and spends the day in prayer and reflection.

B2 The Sabbatarian beliefs emphasize the importance of honoring the Sabbath day.

C1 The Sabbatarian church has strict guidelines for observing the Sabbath and living a holy life.

C2 Scholars have debated the origins and practices of Sabbatarianism throughout history.

Examples of Sabbatarian in a Sentence

formal The Sabbatarian group strictly observes the Sabbath day as a day of rest and worship.

informal My neighbor is a Sabbatarian and always goes to church on Saturdays.

slang I heard that new band is Sabbatarian, they only perform on Sundays.

figurative Being a Sabbatarian in today's fast-paced world can be a challenge, but it helps maintain a sense of balance and peace.

Grammatical Forms of Sabbatarian

• past tense: Sabbatarianed
• plural: Sabbatarians
• comparative: more Sabbatarian
• superlative: most Sabbatarian
• present tense: Sabbatarian
• future tense: will Sabbatarian
• perfect tense: have Sabbatarianed
• continuous tense: is Sabbatarianing
• singular: Sabbatarian
• positive degree: Sabbatarian
• infinitive: to Sabbatarian
• gerund: Sabbatarianing
• participle: Sabbatarianed

Origin and Evolution of Sabbatarian

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'Sabbatarian' originates from the Latin word 'sabbatarianus' which comes from the Greek word 'sabbatarios' meaning 'pertaining to the Sabbath.'

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals who strictly observed the Sabbath, the term 'Sabbatarian' has evolved to also refer to a person or group that advocates for the observance of the Sabbath on Saturday, particularly in religious contexts.