Sabah

[ sah-bah ]

noun

1. a state in Malaysia, on the northern tip of Borneo: formerly a British crown colony. 29,347 sq. mi. (76,008 sq. km). : Kota Kinabalu.

Sabah

/ ˈsɑːbɑː /

noun

1. a state of Malaysia, occupying N Borneo and offshore islands in the South China and Sulu Seas: became a British protectorate in 1888; gained independence and joined Malaysia in 1963. Capital: Kota Kinabalu. Pop: 2 603 485 (2000). Area: 73 620 sq km (28 425 sq miles) Former name (until 1963)North Borneo

Example Sentences

That, as well as other Gulf Arab nations putting younger and more assertive rulers in power, has increasingly put more pressure on the Al Sabah to pass power onto the next generation.

From Seattle Times

The emirate's parliament has the most powers of any elected body in the Gulf and opposition MPs openly criticise the Sabahs.

From BBC

The breadth and depth of emotion over the loss of Sheikh Sabah, known for his diplomacy and peacemaking, was felt across the wider Middle East.

From Washington Times

Abdallah Quteish, a retired school principal, and his wife, Sabah, fled their house in the village of Houla - directly facing an Israeli military position across the border - on the second day of the clashes.

From Washington Times

Abdallah Quteish, a retired school principal, and his wife, Sabah, fled their house in the village of Houla — directly facing an Israeli military position across the border — on the second day of the clashes.

From Seattle Times