Ab·ba ( b  , äb)n. 1. Bible In the New Testament, God. 2. abba Used as a title of honor for bishops and patriarchs in some Christian churches of Egypt, Syria, and Ethiopia. [Middle English, from Late Latin abb  , from Greek; see abbot.] |
Abba [ˈæbə]
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(Biographies) 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)
Abba [ˈæbə]
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1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) New Testament father (used of God)
2. (Christianity / Eastern Church (Greek & Russian Orthodox)) a title given to bishops and patriarchs in the Syrian, Coptic, and Ethiopian Churches
[from Aramaic]
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