ababdeh
n. C / Un. a group of people who live in the desert between the Nile River and the Red Sea. They traditionally work as guides and raise animals like camels and goats.
n. a nomadic or semi-nomadic ethnic group inhabiting the Eastern Desert of Egypt and Sudan. They are a subgroup of the Beja people and traditionally speak a dialect of Arabic or the Beja language.
The Ababdeh are famous for their knowledge of the desert.
For centuries, the Ababdeh served as essential guides for trade caravans traveling between the Nile and the Red Sea ports.
Historical accounts often highlight the Ababdeh for their expert tracking skills and their strategic role in controlling the ancient emerald mines located within their traditional territories.
Used as a plural noun to refer to the people as a group; can be used as a singular noun for an individual member.