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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSafety-net
A system, program, or safeguard that prevents people from falling into severe poverty, destitution, or failure during difficult times.
Sagan
An advocate for science literacy and popularization, typically characterized by an eloquent, awe-inspired perspective on the cosmos.
Sage
A profoundly wise person; a person famed for wisdom.
Sagittarius
The ninth sign of the zodiac, represented by an archer or a centaur with a bow, traditionally associated with the period from November 22 to December 21.
Sahamati
A concept referring to collective wisdom or consensus among a group.
Sahib
A polite title of respect used for a man, especially formerly in colonial South Asia.
Sahu-bunseok
A traditional Korean stone used in various cultural and religious practices.
Saigon
The former name of Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam, located in the southern part of the country.
Sail
A piece of material attached to a boat or ship to catch the wind and provide propulsion.
Sailboat
A boat propelled partly or entirely by sails.
Sailing
The action of traveling in a boat with sails.
Sailing Close to the Wind
To act in a manner that is risky or borderline acceptable, often in a way that tests the limits of legality or morality.