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Midianite definition

Midi·an·ite (mid′ē ən īt′)

noun

Bible a member of a nomadic tribe of Arabs that fought the Israelites: Num. 31, Judg. 6-8

Etymology: < Heb midhyān, name of a son of Abraham (see Gen. 25:2) + -ite

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