Benjamin

Ben·ja·min  (bnj-mn)

In the Bible, the younger son of Jacob and Rachel and the forebear of one of the tribes of Israel.

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[Hebrew binymîn, son of the south : bn, son; see bn in Semitic roots + ymîn, south; see ymn in Semitic roots.]

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Benjamin, Asher 1773-1845.

American architect particularly noted for his books, such as The American Builder's Companion (1806), which popularized late colonial and Greek Revival designs throughout New England.

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Benjamin, Judah Philip 1811-1884.

British-born American politician who served as Confederate secretary of war (1861-1862) and secretary of state (1862-1865).

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ben·ja·min  (bnj-mn)

n.

See benzoin.

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[Alteration (influenced by the name Benjamin) of benjoin, benzoin; see benzoin.]

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benjamin [ˈbɛndʒəmɪn]

n

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) another name for benzoin [1]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants)

benjamin bush another name for spicebush

[variant of benzoin; influenced in form by the name Benjamin]

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Benjamin [ˈbɛndʒəmɪn]

n

1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Old Testament

a.  the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel (Genesis 35:16-18; 42:4)

b.  the tribe descended from this patriarch

c.  the territory of this tribe, northwest of the Dead Sea

2. Archaic a youngest and favourite son

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Benjamin²

n

1. (Biographies / Benjamin, Arthur (1893-1960) M, Australian, MUSIC: composer) Arthur. 1893-1960, Australian composer. In addition to

2. (Biographies / (German)) Walter (ˈvaltər). 1892-1940, German critic and cultural theorist

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	benjamin - gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation asa dulcis, benzoin, gum benjamin, gum benzoin gum resin - a mixture of resin and gum
	2.	Benjamin - (Old Testament) the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel and one of the twelve forebears of the tribes of Israel Old Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible

Translations

Benjamin [ˈbendʒəmɪn] N → Benjamín