Plural of Bedouin; Arab nomadic herders and traders of desert regions, historically living in tents and moving seasonally.
From Arabic 'badawi' meaning 'of the desert,' derived from 'badw' (desert). Entered English through French and other European languages during colonial contact.
Bedouins weren't 'wandering aimlessly'—they followed precise seasonal migration patterns for over 1,500 years, with deep knowledge of water sources and trading networks across vast deserts.
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