mendicant

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/ˈmɛn.dɪ.kənt/ English

Definitions

noun

A pauper who lives by begging.
A religious friar, forbidden to own personal property, who begs for a living.

adjective

Depending on alms for a living.
Of or pertaining to a beggar.
Of or pertaining to a member of a religious order forbidden to own property, and who must beg for a living.

Related words

Synonyms

beggar beseeching friar friars conductitious itinerant mercenary perambulant mansionary casual panurgic careerist empl aspirant semiprofessional caretaker

Associated

alms ascetics begging orders ascetic assisi augustinian friary carmelite sages preaching

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