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  1. Bedouin - Wikipedia

    The eastern Bedouin are camel breeders and herders, while the western Bedouin herd sheep and goats. Some Bedouin in Jordan are semi-nomads, they adopt a nomadic existence during part …

  2. Bedouin | Definition, People, Customs, & Facts | Britannica

    Jan 3, 2026 · Bedouin, Arab-speaking nomadic peoples of the Middle Eastern deserts, especially of North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Egypt, Israel, Iraq, Syria, and Jordan.

  3. Explained: Who Are Bedouins And Why They Are Fighting The ...

    Jul 20, 2025 · The word Bedouin derives from the Arabic badawi, meaning "desert dweller," and these communities historically survived by herding livestock, primarily camels, sheep, and …

  4. Bedouin - New World Encyclopedia

    Bedouins spread out over the pastures of the Arabian Peninsula in the centuries C.E., and are descendants from the first settlers of the Southwestern Arabia (Yemen), and the second …

  5. The Bedouin Legacy and Its Role in Shaping Modern Arab Identity

    Oct 23, 2024 · The Bedouins, a nomadic tribe that has long roamed the deserts of the Middle East and North Africa, are a fascinating tapestry of culture, history, and tenacity. Their legacy has …

  6. Bedouin - Summary - eHRAF World Cultures

    The term "Bedouin" is the anglicization of the Arabic bedu. The term is used to differentiate between those populations whose livelihood is based on the raising of livestock by mainly …

  7. Bedouin - Wikiwand

    The Bedouin, Beduin, or Bedu are pastorally nomadic Arab tribes who have historically inhabited the desert regions in the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, the L...

  8. BEDOUIN | BEDOUIN HERITAGE

    Bedouin means "inhabitant of the desert". The word desert in this context applies not only to the actual sand and stone deserts, but also to the desert steppes.

  9. Bedouin Definition - Intro to Anthropology Key Term | Fiveable

    Bedouins are a nomadic Arab ethnic group who have traditionally inhabited the desert regions of the Middle East. They are known for their semi-nomadic pastoral lifestyle, which revolves …

  10. Bedouin | Research Starters - EBSCO

    The Bedouin are a group of people who traditionally inhabit desert regions, primarily located in the Middle East and North Africa. The term "Bedouin" comes from the Arabic word "bedu," …