Mendicant
Noun; adjective | /mendicant/
A person, especially a religious devotee, who lives by begging; also, relating to such a person or way of life.
Mendicant
Noun; adjective | /mendicant/
Advanced WordsHARDA person, especially a religious devotee, who lives by begging; also, relating to such a person or way of life.
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"The mendicant asked travelers for food near the shrine. Means: The person who lived by begging asked travelers for food near the shrine."
"The novel follows a mendicant monk who owns no property. Means: The novel follows a monk who relies on begging and owns no property."
Mnemonic Trick
A mendicant depends on alms; both words relate to receiving charitable help.
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