noun
- plural of bedouin; members of Arab nomadic or semi-nomadic peoples of the desert regions of North Africa, the Middle East, and Arabia
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the ethnic group; Can be used as both singular and plural in some contexts
Examples
- The bedouins traditionally herded camels and sheep across the Arabian desert.
- Many bedouins have settled in cities over the past century.
- Bedouins are known for their expertise in desert survival and navigation.
- The bedouins' tents, called Bedouin tents, are designed to withstand harsh desert conditions.
- Historically, bedouins played an important role in trade routes across the Middle East.