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Beduin

Beduin

2 8.6
A person from an Arab desert tribe who moves and lives in tents
  • noun
  • /ˈbɛduɪn/
  • UK
: beduino
  • During our trip to the desert, we learned about the Beduin culture and their traditional way of life.

I read an article, I read an article that said they pick a patch of sand and then they put up the Bedouin stuff and then that's where they get married.

Examples

  • The Beduin are known for their hospitality, welcoming travelers with tea and food.

  • I read an article, I read an article that said they pick a patch of sand and then they put up the Bedouin stuff and then that's where they get married.

    FLAGRANT

  • The Beduin often travel in search of water and grazing land for their livestock.

Synonyms

Bedouin
vsBeduin
19 8.2

A person from Arab desert tribes who lives in tents and moves to find water and animals

is the same meaning but uses a different spelling

Surface Forms

Beduin singular
Bedouins plural

Etymology

Beduin comes from the Arabic word badawī, from badū meaning 'desert people'. So a Beduin is a person from the desert who traditionally moves from place to place with their animals, which is why the word names members of nomadic Arab tribes.