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Midian
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Mid·i·an  (md-n)
n.
An ancient tribe in northwest Arabia, said in the Hebrew Scriptures to be descendants of Abraham.

[Hebrew midyn; see dyn in Semitic roots.]

Midi·an·ite adj. & n.

Midian [ˈmɪdɪən]
n Old Testament
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) a son of Abraham (Genesis 25:1-2)
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) a nomadic nation claiming descent from him
Midianite  n & adj
Midianitish  adj


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