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