benjamin

¹

[ben-juh-muhn]

noun

1. benzoin.

Benjamin

²

[ben-juh-muhn]

noun

1. 1. (in the Bible) the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph.

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

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

3. Judah Philip, 1811–84, Confederate statesman.

4. a first name: from a Hebrew word meaning “son of the right.”

Benjamin

¹

/ ˈbɛndʒəmɪn /

noun

1. Old Testament

   1. the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel (Genesis 35:16–18; 42:4)

   2. the tribe descended from this patriarch

   3. the territory of this tribe, northwest of the Dead Sea

2. archaic,  a youngest and favourite son

Benjamin

²

/ ˈbɛndʒəmɪn /

noun

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

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

benjamin

³

/ ˈbɛndʒəmɪn /

noun

1. another name for benzoin

2. another name for spicebush

Word History and Origins

Origin of Benjamin¹

1570–80; alteration (by association with the proper name) of benjoin, early form of benzoin ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of Benjamin¹

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

Example Sentences

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel's intention to seize all of the Gaza Strip after indirect talks with Hamas on a ceasefire and hostage release deal broke down in July.

From BBC

The man, Benjamin Bucur, 40, had allegedly run an extension cord through a vent to provide lighting and power for his electronic devices.

From Los Angeles Times

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke "at length" with the parents of both men following the video's release, according to a statement from his office.

From BBC

"This is more spin by Hamas that has nothing new," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said.

From BBC

One of the UAE's key conditions for signing was that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's previous government halt its plans to annex parts of the West Bank, including settlements and the Jordan Valley.

From BBC