1 While some scholars believe that Bedouin should be classified as a lifestyle choice, I believe they should been seen as a distinct social group rather than an ethnic group, and will, therefore, capitalize the word “Bedouin” throughout this research.

Is Bedouins a proper noun?

noun, plural Bed·ou·ins, (especially collectively) Bed·ou·in. an Arab of the desert, in Asia or Africa; nomadic Arab. a nomad; wanderer. of, relating to, or characteristic of the Bedouin.

What is a meaning of Bedouins?

: a nomadic Arab of the Arabian, Syrian, or northern African deserts.