mendicant Synonyms
mendicant Meaning
mendicant (n)
a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms
a pauper who lives by begging
mendicant (s)
practicing beggary
mendicant (a.)
Practicing beggary; begging; living on alms; as, mendicant friars.
mendicant (n.)
A beggar; esp., one who makes a business of begging; specifically, a begging friar.
mendicant Sentence Examples
- The mendicant held out his cup for alms, his clothes tattered and his eyes pleading.
- The streets were filled with mendicants, their voices a constant chorus of need.
- The wealthy woman turned away from the mendicant, her heart hardened by her desire for comfort.
- The monk forsook his worldly possessions and became a mendicant, seeking spiritual enlightenment.
- The mendicant's life was one of poverty and austerity, but he found solace in his prayers.
- The mendicant traveled from town to town, relying on the kindness of strangers for sustenance.
- The mendicant's presence served as a reminder of the struggles faced by the marginalized.
- The mendicant's words inspired hope in the hearts of those who had lost everything.
- The mendicant's life was a testament to the power of faith and resilience.
- Despite their hardships, the mendicants maintained a sense of peace and contentment.
FAQs About the word mendicant
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The mendicant held out his cup for alms, his clothes tattered and his eyes pleading.
The streets were filled with mendicants, their voices a constant chorus of need.
The wealthy woman turned away from the mendicant, her heart hardened by her desire for comfort.
The monk forsook his worldly possessions and became a mendicant, seeking spiritual enlightenment.
