dedanim

dɛˈdænɪm

Definitions

1. noun

A tribe of Israelites, descendants of Dedan, a son of Shuah, Abraham’s grandson.

“According to the biblical account, the tribe of Dedanim was part of the Israelite confederation that resisted the Assyrian invasion.”

Synonyms

  • Hebrew
  • Israelite

Antonyms

  • gentile
  • non-Israelite