South Arabian

adjective

1. of or relating to the former South Arabia (now South Yemen) or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of South Arabia

Example Sentences

The conflict in the South Arabian country broke out in 2014 when Iran-backed Houthi rebels seized Yemen’s capital Sanaa, along with much of the north of the country, forcing the internationally recognized government into exile.

From Seattle Times

“An entirely white team behind a film about Yemeni and South Arabian men,” the filmmaker Violeta Ayala wrote in a tweet.

From New York Times

The experts also note that frankincense came from Arabia, so its presence in the shrine reflects Judah’s participation in South Arabian trade.

From Fox News

Foreign journalists and officials on a recent tour of Yemen organized by Saudi Arabia slipped through a large hole in the fence to marvel at the ancient South Arabian script inscriptions on stones inside.

From Washington Times

McCain brought up the strait as part of his argument that Yemeni rebels are friendly with Iran, and that therefore it's intolerable to allow them to control the poor south Arabian nation.

From US News