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ˈbɛd u ɪn, ˈbɛd wɪnbeduin

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Bedouin, Beduinnoun

    a member of a nomadic tribe of Arabs

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  1. beduin

    The Bedouin, Beduin, or Bedu (; Arabic: بَدْو, romanized: badū, singular بَدَوِي badawī) are nomadic Arab tribes who have historically inhabited the desert regions in the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, the Levant, and Mesopotamia. The Bedouin originated in the Syrian Desert and Arabian Desert but spread across the rest of the Arab world in West Asia and North Africa after the spread of Islam. The English word bedouin comes from the Arabic badawī, which means "desert dweller", and is traditionally contrasted with ḥāḍir, the term for sedentary people. Bedouin territory stretches from the vast deserts of North Africa to the rocky sands of the Middle East. They are traditionally divided into tribes, or clans (known in Arabic as ʿašāʾir; عَشَائِر or qabāʾil قبائل), and historically share a common culture of herding camels and goats. The vast majority of Bedouins adhere to Islam, although there are some fewer numbers of Christian Bedouins present in the Fertile Crescent.Bedouins have been referred to by various names throughout history, including Arabaa by the Assyrians (ar-ba-ea) being a nisba of the noun Arab, a name still used for Bedouins today). They are referred to as the ʾAʿrāb (أعراب) in Arabic. While many Bedouins have abandoned their nomadic and tribal traditions for a modern urban lifestyle, others retain traditional Bedouin culture such as the traditional ʿašāʾir clan structure, traditional music, poetry, dances (such as saas), and many other cultural practices and concepts. Urbanized Bedouins often organise cultural festivals, usually held several times a year, in which they gather with other Bedouins to partake in and learn about various Bedouin traditions—from poetry recitation and traditional sword dances to playing traditional instruments and even classes teaching traditional tent knitting. Traditions like camel riding and camping in the deserts are still popular leisure activities for urban Bedouins who live in close proximity to deserts or other wilderness areas.

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  1. beduin

    A Bedouin is a member of any of the nomadic Arab peoples who live in the desert regions of North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, or Syria. Bedouins are typically known for raising camels and goats, and their culture is known for its deep traditions, including music, poetry, and dance. The term 'Bedouin' literally means 'desert dwellers'. Today, many Bedouins have adopted a settled lifestyle in villages, towns, and cities.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Beduinnoun

    see Bedouin

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Beduin

    a form of Bedouin.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of beduin in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of beduin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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