1. plural of Bedouin; nomadic Arab peoples of the desert regions of North Africa and Southwest Asia
Usage: often capitalized

Examples

• The Bedouins have traditionally moved across the desert with their herds.
• Many Bedouins still practice camel herding in the Sahara.
• The government built settlements to encourage Bedouins to adopt a sedentary lifestyle.
• Bedouins are known for their hospitality and knowledge of desert survival.
• Some Bedouins have maintained their traditional way of life for centuries.
• The Bedouins’ tents are designed to be easily assembled and disassembled.