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Midianite

Mid·i·an·ite [ míddee ə nt ] (plural Mid·i·an·ites)


noun 
Definition:
 
member of ancient Middle Eastern people: a member of an ancient people living around the Gulf of Aqaba, who were defeated by the Israelites led by Gideon (Judges 6-8)

[<Midian, one of Abraham's sons]

Mid·i·an·ite adjective
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