benjamin
noun
benjamin
1 American
[ben-juh-muhn]
/ ˈbɛn dʒə mən /
noun
Benjamin
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American
[ben-juh-muhn]
/ ˈbɛn dʒə mən /
noun
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(in the Bible) the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph.
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one of the 12 tribes of ancient Israel, traditionally descended from him.
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Asher, 1773–1845, U.S. architect and writer.
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Judah Philip, 1811–84, Confederate statesman.
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a first name: from a Hebrew word meaning “son of the right.”
Benjamin
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British
/ ˈbɛndʒəmɪn /
noun
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Old Testament
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the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel (Genesis 35:16–18; 42:4)
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the tribe descended from this patriarch
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the territory of this tribe, northwest of the Dead Sea
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archaic a youngest and favourite son
Benjamin
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British
/ ˈbɛndʒəmɪn /
noun
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Arthur . 1893–1960, Australian composer. In addition to Jamaican Rumba (1938), he wrote five operas and a harmonica concerto (1953)
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Walter (ˈvaltər). 1892–1940, German critic and cultural theorist
Etymology
Origin of benjamin
1570–80; alteration (by association with the proper name) of benjoin, early form of benzoin 1
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
My son benjamin and I appeared twice on The Martha Stewart Show to talk about the family company, Divvies.
From Inc • Dec. 8, 2011
As the bouncy benjamin of N.C.'s children, Andy enjoyed a special freedom from responsibility.
From Time Magazine Archive
Two seconds later Rodolphe, who had overheard her, was at her feet, enveloping his invitation in a speech, scented with all the musk and benjamin of a gallantry at eighty degrees Richelieu.
From Bohemians of the Latin Quarter by Murger, Henry
His breath is like the soft winds of the heavens, and his lips are the instruments of truth; sending forth perfumes more delightful than benjamin or myrrh.
From The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants by Marsden, William
Her hold smelt like a garden of spices for all the benjamin and cloves, the nutmegs and the civet, the ambergris and frankincense.
From Raleigh by Lang, Andrew
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