Word of the day: Mendicant

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April 13, 2024

Mendicant

[men-di-kuhnt]

 noun

  1. a beggar; someone who relies on alms or charity for survival

Examples of mendicant in a sentence:

  • The monastery provided shelter and food for the mendicants who sought refuge.

  • He lived the life of a mendicant, wandering from town to town in search of food and shelter.