Saracen

[sar-uh-suhn]

noun

1. History/Historical.,  a member of any of the nomadic tribes on the Syrian borders of the Roman Empire.

2. (in later use) an Arab.

3. a Muslim, especially in the period of the Crusades.

adjective

1. Also Saracenic Saracenical. of or relating to the Saracens.

Saracen

/ ˈsærəsən, ˌsærəˈsɛnɪk /

noun

1. history a member of one of the nomadic Arabic tribes, esp of the Syrian desert, that harassed the borders of the Roman Empire in that region

2. 1. a Muslim, esp one who opposed the crusades

   2. (in later use) any Arab

adjective

1. of or relating to Arabs of either of these periods, regions, or types

2. designating, characterizing, or relating to Muslim art or architecture

Other Word Forms

• Saracenism noun
• Saracenic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Saracen¹

before 900; Middle English, Old English < Medieval Latin Saracēnus < Late Greek Sarakēnós

Word History and Origins

Origin of Saracen¹

C13: from Old French Sarrazin, from Late Latin Saracēnus, from Late Greek Sarakēnos, perhaps from Arabic sharq sunrise, from shāraqa to rise

Example Sentences

The Saracens star ran in the opening try from just inside the Wallabies half to help himself towards that statistic.

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In the pack, Bath flankers Guy Pepper and Sam Underhill both start with Ben Earl of Saracens at number eight.

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Pollock started there against Saracens on Friday and his explosive speed and endless work-rate could make for a perfect fit this autumn.

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Noah Caluori's five tries on his first Prem start brought an increased level of interest to his second start for Saracens on Friday against Northampton Saints.

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Borthwick said that former England captain Owen Farrell - a notable absentee from England's training group - is concentrating on playing for Saracens after his summer move back from Racing 92.

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