benjamin

[ ben-juh-muhn ]

/ ˈbɛn dʒə mən /

noun

benzoin¹ (def. 2).

Origin of benjamin

1570–80; alteration (by association with the proper name) of benjoin, early form of benzoin¹

Words nearby benjamin

Benioff zone, benison, Beni-Suef, Benita, benitoite, benjamin, benjamin-bush, Benjamin-Constant, Benjaminite, Benjamins, Ben Lomond

Definition for benjamin (2 of 2)

Benjamin

[ ben-juh-muhn ]

/ ˈbɛn dʒə mən /

noun

the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph. Genesis 35:18.

one of the 12 tribes of ancient Israel traditionally descended from him.

Asher, 1773–1845, U.S. architect and writer.

Judah Philip, 1811–84, Confederate statesman.

a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “son of the right.”

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Example sentences from the Web for benjamin

Like Bush 41 and Shamir, Bill Clinton and Benjamin Netanyahu were not exactly soul mates.
The Inside Story of U.S. Meddling in Israel’s Elections|Aaron David Miller|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Benjamin Franklin warned against making any hasty conclusions on such “a point of great importance.”
Why We Can’t Quit Calling Presidents ‘Kings’|Kevin Bleyer|November 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Anderson pleaded with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ban clothing made from animal fur.
Pamela Anderson Is Israel’s No. 1 Fan|Asawin Suebsaeng|November 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I think Abraham Lincoln: A Biography by Benjamin P. Thomas, which was published 60 years ago, is magical.
What Lincoln Could Teach Fox News|Scott Porch|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Meanwhile, Benjamin says, the Board watched, applauded the parents, and barred the headmaster from responding.
Lawsuit Claims Author Nicholas Sparks Is a Racist, Anti-Semitic Bully|Melissa Leon|October 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Benjamin, come hither," began Mr. Franklin, in his customary solemn and weighty tone.
Biographical Stories|Nathaniel Hawthorne
Mr. Lewis' brother Benjamin was a more severe slave master than the one who owned me.
The Story of Mattie J. Jackson|L. S. Thompson
My dear father's faithful old clerk, Benjamin, attended the wedding to "give me away," as the phrase is.
The Law and the Lady|Wilkie Collins
So well hidden indeed that it required a genius like Benjamin Sully to find out where it was.
Peter Cotterell's Treasure|Rupert Sargent Holland
Father Benjamin put his mouth very close to Franz's ear and shouted, "Do you still think you have chosen well?"
Rescue Dog of the High Pass|James Arthur Kjelgaard

British Dictionary definitions for benjamin (1 of 3)

benjamin

/ (ˈbɛndʒəmɪn) /

noun

another name for benzoin (def. 1)

benjamin bush another name for spicebush

Word Origin for benjamin

C16: variant of benzoin; influenced in form by the name Benjamin

British Dictionary definitions for benjamin (2 of 3)

Benjamin¹

/ (ˈbɛndʒəmɪn) /

noun

Old Testament

the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel (Genesis 35:16–18; 42:4)
the tribe descended from this patriarch
the territory of this tribe, northwest of the Dead Sea

archaic a youngest and favourite son

British Dictionary definitions for benjamin (3 of 3)

Benjamin²

/ (ˈbɛndʒəmɪn) /

noun

Arthur . 1893–1960, Australian composer. In addition to Jamaican Rumba (1938), he wrote five operas and a harmonica concerto (1953)

(German ˈbɛnɪamin) Walter (ˈvaltər). 1892–1940, German critic and cultural theorist

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单词	benjamin
释义	benjamin [ ben-juh-muhn ] / ˈbɛn dʒə mən / noun benzoin¹ (def. 2). Origin of benjamin 1570–80; alteration (by association with the proper name) of benjoin, early form of benzoin¹ Words nearby benjamin Benioff zone, benison, Beni-Suef, Benita, benitoite, benjamin, benjamin-bush, Benjamin-Constant, Benjaminite, Benjamins, Ben Lomond Definition for benjamin (2 of 2) Benjamin [ ben-juh-muhn ] / ˈbɛn dʒə mən / noun the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph. Genesis 35:18. one of the 12 tribes of ancient Israel traditionally descended from him. Asher, 1773–1845, U.S. architect and writer. Judah Philip, 1811–84, Confederate statesman. a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “son of the right.” Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for benjamin Like Bush 41 and Shamir, Bill Clinton and Benjamin Netanyahu were not exactly soul mates. The Inside Story of U.S. Meddling in Israel’s Elections\|Aaron David Miller\|December 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Benjamin Franklin warned against making any hasty conclusions on such “a point of great importance.” Why We Can’t Quit Calling Presidents ‘Kings’\|Kevin Bleyer\|November 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Anderson pleaded with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ban clothing made from animal fur. Pamela Anderson Is Israel’s No. 1 Fan\|Asawin Suebsaeng\|November 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I think Abraham Lincoln: A Biography by Benjamin P. Thomas, which was published 60 years ago, is magical. What Lincoln Could Teach Fox News\|Scott Porch\|November 6, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Meanwhile, Benjamin says, the Board watched, applauded the parents, and barred the headmaster from responding. Lawsuit Claims Author Nicholas Sparks Is a Racist, Anti-Semitic Bully\|Melissa Leon\|October 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST "Benjamin, come hither," began Mr. Franklin, in his customary solemn and weighty tone. Biographical Stories\|Nathaniel Hawthorne Mr. Lewis' brother Benjamin was a more severe slave master than the one who owned me. The Story of Mattie J. Jackson\|L. S. Thompson My dear father's faithful old clerk, Benjamin, attended the wedding to "give me away," as the phrase is. The Law and the Lady\|Wilkie Collins So well hidden indeed that it required a genius like Benjamin Sully to find out where it was. Peter Cotterell's Treasure\|Rupert Sargent Holland Father Benjamin put his mouth very close to Franz's ear and shouted, "Do you still think you have chosen well?" Rescue Dog of the High Pass\|James Arthur Kjelgaard British Dictionary definitions for benjamin (1 of 3) benjamin / (ˈbɛndʒəmɪn) / noun another name for benzoin (def. 1) benjamin bush another name for spicebush Word Origin for benjamin C16: variant of benzoin; influenced in form by the name Benjamin British Dictionary definitions for benjamin (2 of 3) Benjamin¹ / (ˈbɛndʒəmɪn) / noun Old Testament the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel (Genesis 35:16–18; 42:4) the tribe descended from this patriarch the territory of this tribe, northwest of the Dead Sea archaic a youngest and favourite son British Dictionary definitions for benjamin (3 of 3) Benjamin² / (ˈbɛndʒəmɪn) / noun Arthur . 1893–1960, Australian composer. In addition to Jamaican Rumba (1938), he wrote five operas and a harmonica concerto (1953) (German ˈbɛnɪamin) Walter (ˈvaltər). 1892–1940, German critic and cultural theorist Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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