noun
Bedouin
BEHD-wihn
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.”
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A member of a nomadic Arab people traditionally living in the desert.
"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.
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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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