Midian
Americannoun
noun
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a son of Abraham (Genesis 25:1–2)
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a nomadic nation claiming descent from him
Other Word Forms
- Midianite noun
- Midianitish adjective
Etymology
Origin of Midian
Ultimately from Hebrew Midyān, of uncertain origin and meaning
Example Sentences
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To MiDian Holmes, a racial justice advocate who attended the trials against the first responders, change isn’t coming fast enough.
From Seattle Times
Living Passages is taking a group of 25 people this week through "Jethro's Caves in the land of Midian," believed to be ancient Midian.
From Fox News
Most notably, the group is visiting the Jebel al-Lawz mountain in the ancient land of Midian.
From Fox News
“You know, he cannot make everybody happy,” said Midian Sohitang, a Jokowi supporter who stood among a crowd awaiting the vice-presidential announcement Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times
Ramses banishes Moses from the kingdom, and he eventually finds shelter and a bride in the village of Midian.
From Los Angeles Times
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