Benjaminite

[ ben-juh-muh-nahyt ]

noun

1. a member of the tribe of Benjamin.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Benjaminite¹

First recorded in 1605–15; Benjamin + -ite ¹

Example Sentences

Whatever the institution may be derived from, it is certain that a Benjaminite or an Ephraimite, could not appeal to his tribal appellation with more emphasis and dogmatism than do our northern Indians to their totems.

From Project Gutenberg

At Mizpah Samuel called all the tribes together, that the man who was to be their king, might be chosen in their sight, and when Saul, the son of Kish, the Benjaminite was chosen he could not be found; he had hidden from the people; but when they brought him out before them, he was taller than any of the people from his shoulders up, and looked a king indeed.

From Project Gutenberg

Nor was their expectation disappointed in the young Benjaminite, so far as courage and zeal were required in conducting the affairs of war.

From Project Gutenberg