bedouin
/ˈbɛduɪn/
noun
- A member of a nomadic Arab people who traditionally live in the desert regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
- She learned to make tea the Bedouin way, brewing it over an open fire in the desert.
- Many Bedouin have settled in towns, but some still follow the traditional nomadic lifestyle.
- The Bedouin guided the travelers across the vast Sahara using only the stars.
adjective
- Relating to the Bedouin people or their culture, especially their nomadic way of life.
- They stayed in a Bedouin tent made of goat hair, which kept them cool during the day.
- Bedouin hospitality is famous; guests are always offered food and drink.
- The museum had a special exhibit on Bedouin jewelry and textiles.