benjaminite

/benˈdʒɑːmɪnaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the tribe of Benjamin in the Old Testament.

“According to the historian, the benjaminite tribe played a crucial role in the monarchy of Israel.”

2. noun

A resident of the city of New Haven in Connecticut, especially one who was a student at Yale University in the 18th century.

“The benjaminite’s mansion, built in the 1700s, is now a popular tourist destination.”

Synonyms

  • benjaminites
  • benjamite

Antonyms

  • non-benjaminite