benjamins

ben·ja·min

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ben-juh-muh n]
- /ˈbɛn dʒə mən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ben-juh-muh n]
- /ˈbɛn dʒə mən/

Definitions of benjamins word

noun plural benjamins hundred-dollar bills 3
noun plural benjamins money 3
noun benjamins the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph. Gen. 35:18. 1
noun benjamins one of the 12 tribes of ancient Israel traditionally descended from him. 1
noun benjamins Asher, 1773–1845, U.S. architect and writer. 1
noun benjamins Judah Philip, 1811–84, Confederate statesman. 1

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Origin of benjamins

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Benjamins

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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benjamins popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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