ˌɛsˈeɪ

Definition

Definition of SA - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: Saudi Arabiacountry in the Middle East known for oil

SA is famous for its deserts.

Saudi Arabia

acr: special agentperson who investigates crimes for a government agency

The SA questioned witnesses at the scene.

federal agent

investigator

acr: sexual abuseunwanted sexual contact or behavior

The school has a policy against SA.

sexual assault

Abbreviation

abr: SturmabteilungNazi group that protected party meetings and leaders

The SA played a big role in early Nazi Germany.

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SA node

abbreviation of sinoatrial node in the heart

The SA node is crucial for heart function.

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IBSA

abbr.

abr: Institut Biochimique SA

swiss company making medicines and health products

Examples of SA in a sentence

Many expats work in SA.
The SA filed a detailed report.
An SA led the undercover operation.
The counselor discussed SA prevention strategies.
Victims of SA can seek confidential support.
Good SA helps drivers avoid accidents.

Soldiers train to improve their SA in combat.
SA has diverse wildlife and landscapes.
The culture in SA is vibrant and unique.
SA is known for its diverse ecosystems.
Many explorers have been fascinated by SA's landscapes.
SA is known for its wine regions.
The wildlife in SA is diverse and unique.
SA is famous for its vibrant culture.
The conference was held in SA this year.
The SA of the sphere was tricky to measure.
Architects consider the SA when designing buildings.
The SA marched through the streets in uniform.
Many feared the power of the SA in 1933.

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French:Arabie saoudite, SA, ...
German:SA, Sonderermittler, ...
Italian:Arabia Saudita, SA, ...
Spanish:SA, agente especial, ...
Portuguese:AS, agente especial, ...
Chinese:沙特阿拉伯, 冲锋队, ...
Japanese:サウジアラビア, SA, ...
Arabic:السعودية, إس آ, ...
Hebrew:עֲרָב הַסְּעוּדִית, אַס-אֵה, ...
Russian:СА, SA, ...
Ukrainian:СА, штурмова команда, ...
Hindi:सऊदी अरब, नाज़ी सुरक्षा दस्ता, ...
Bengali:সৌদি আরব, নাজি পার্টির সভা ও নেতাদের সুরক্ষার জন্য গঠিত দল, ...
Catalan:AS, SA, ...
Czech:Saúdská Arábie, SA, ...
Danish:Saudi-Arabien, Stormafdelingen, ...
Dutch:Saoedi-Arabië, rechercheur, ...
Greek:Σαουδική Αραβία, ειδικός πράκτορας, ...
Hungarian:Szaúd-Arábia, SA, ...
Khmer:អារ៉ាប៊ីសាអូឌីត, កងសមរភូមិព្យុះនៃបក្សណាស៊ី, ...
Korean:SA, 돌격대, ...
Persian:عربستان سعودی, اس‌آ, ...
Polish:SA, agent specjalny, ...
Portuguese (BR):AS, agente especial, ...
Romanian:Arabia Saudită, SA, ...
Swedish:SA, situationsmedvetenhet, ...
Thai:ซาอุดีอาระเบีย, สตูร์มอับไตลุง, ...
Turkish:SA, ÖA, ...
Vietnamese:SA, Đội Xung kích, ...

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