beduin
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Definition
- Noun:
- A member of a nomadic tribe of Arabs: A Beduin is a person belonging to a traditionally nomadic Arab community, historically living in the desert regions of the Middle East and North Africa, often herding livestock.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The Beduin guided the travelers across the vast desert.
- Traditional Beduin hospitality is renowned throughout the region.
Advanced Usage
"Beduin culture": Refers to the customs, traditions, and social practices of the Beduin people.
- The museum exhibit provides deep insight into Beduin culture.
"Beduin tribes": Denotes the various familial and social groups that constitute Beduin society.
- The agreement was made between several influential Beduin tribes.
Variants and Related Words
Bedouin (noun): An alternative, more common spelling for "Beduin".
- The Bedouin have a rich oral history.
Nomad (noun): A broader term for any member of a community that moves from place to place.
- The region is home to both Beduin and other nomadic groups.
Synonyms
- Desert dweller: A person who lives in a desert area.
- Nomad: A person who moves from place to place, without a permanent home.
Related Phrases
Beduin tent: A traditional portable dwelling, often made of woven goat hair.
- We took shelter from the sun in a Beduin tent.
Beduin way of life: The traditional nomadic lifestyle and its associated practices.
- Modernization has challenged the traditional Beduin way of life.
Noun
- a member of a nomadic tribe of Arabs