Beduins

/ˈbɛduɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of beduin; multiple members of Arab nomadic desert tribes.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'beduin' using English '-s' suffix applied to the Arabic-origin word.

Kelly Says

Using 'beduins' for plural reflects how English speakers anglicize foreign words—the singular already sounds foreign, so we just add '-s' rather than trying to use Arabic pluralization rules.

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