Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
midianite
Noun
ˈmɪdɪəˌnaɪt
Definition
A member of an ancient people who lived in the region of Midian, mentioned in the Bible.
Examples
- The Midianite traders sold Joseph into slavery.
- The Bible recounts the conflicts between the Israelites and the Midianites.
- In certain narratives, Moses fled to Midian and married a Midianite woman.
Meaning
The term refers to an individual or collective group belonging to the Midianites, a nomadic tribe that historically inhabited areas east of the Red Sea and is recognized in various historical and religious texts.
Synonyms
- Nomad
- Tribe
- Wanderer
