gibeonite

/ˌdʒaɪbəˈniːt/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a tribe of the land of Canaan, who defeated the Israelites at Gibeon

“The Gibeonites played a significant role in the history of the Israelites.”

2. noun

A descendant of the Gibeonites

“The modern-day Gibeonites are still a part of the local community.”

Synonyms

  • Canannite
  • Israelite

Antonyms

  • Philistine