Bedouin
Bedouin (noun) means a member of a nomadic Arab people traditionally living in the desert. Example: “The Bedouin have herded sheep and camels across the desert for centuries.”
How to use Bedouin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA member of the traditionally nomadic desert-dwelling Arab peoples of the Middle East and North Africa.
Word forms
Bedouins plural
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The _____ have herded sheep and camels across the desert for centuries.
Etymology
From Old French beduin, ultimately from Arabic badawiyy, meaning a desert-dweller, from badw meaning "desert" or "nomads."
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What does “Bedouin” mean?
The word “Bedouin” means a member of a nomadic Arab people traditionally living in the desert. In plain terms, a member of the traditionally nomadic desert-dwelling Arab peoples of the Middle East and North Africa.
How do you pronounce “Bedouin”?
“Bedouin” is pronounced BEHD-wihn (/ˈbɛd.(ə.)wɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bedouin” in a sentence?
Here is “Bedouin” used in a sentence: “The Bedouin have herded sheep and camels across the desert for centuries.”
What part of speech is “Bedouin”?
“Bedouin” is a noun.
Where does the word “Bedouin” come from?
The word “Bedouin” comes from Old French. From Old French beduin, ultimately from Arabic badawiyy, meaning a desert-dweller, from badw meaning "desert" or "nomads.".
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