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Midian

American  
[mid-ee-uhn] / ˈmɪd i ən /

noun

  1. (in the Bible) a son of Abraham and Keturah.

Midian British  
/ ˈmɪdɪən /

noun

  1. a son of Abraham (Genesis 25:1–2)

  2. a nomadic nation claiming descent from him

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Other Word Forms

  • Midianite noun
  • Midianitish adjective

Etymology

Origin of Midian

Ultimately from Hebrew Midyān, of uncertain origin and meaning

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