Sebastian
pronunciation
How to pronounce Sebastian in British English:
UK [sɪˈbæstɪən]
How to pronounce Sebastian in American English:
US [səˈbæstʃən]
Word Origin
- Sebastian
- masc. proper name, from Latin Sebastianus, from Greek Sebastianos, "man of Sebastia," a city in Pontus that was named for Augustus Caesar, first Roman emperor, from Greek sebastos "venerable," a translation of Latin augustus, the epithet of Caesar.
Example
- 1. Sebastian carried in a large covered basket and retired .
- 2. I 'm fortunate because my son sebastian is one of my cherished friends .
- 3. Sebastian almost dropped his dish and rushed out of the room .
- 4. Sebastian lived at christ church , high in meadow buildings .
- 5. Asked the doctor in his pleasant voice as he preceded sebastian up the stairs .