1. a member of a nomadic Arab people of the desert regions of North Africa, the Middle East, and Arabia
Usage: often capitalized; also spelled Bedouin

Examples

• The bedu have traditionally herded camels and sheep across the Arabian desert.
• Bedu tribes developed sophisticated navigation skills for traveling through vast sandy regions.
• Many bedu communities have settled in modern cities while maintaining cultural traditions.
• The bedu are known for their hospitality and strong family bonds.
• Historically, bedu merchants played an important role in trade routes across the Middle East.