Bedawy
Bedawy, often spelled Bedawi or Bedouin in English, is a term used to refer to Bedouin communities and their Arabic-speaking dialects. The word derives from the Arabic bedawi, meaning “desert dweller,” and traditionally denotes people who live a nomadic or semi-nomadic life in arid and semi-arid regions.
Geographically, Bedawy communities are found across parts of the Arab world. The term covers groups in the
Linguistically, Bedawi Arabic refers to a set of related Arabic dialects spoken by Bedouin groups. These dialects
Culture and society have historically centered on pastoralism, mobility, hospitality, and tribal leadership. Social structure is