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BLACK FRIAR Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase black friar. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the phrase black friar. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BLACK FRIAR

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clergy
nounn
noun

• in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)

friar
nounn
noun

• a male member of a religious order that originally relied solely on alms

monk
nounn
noun

• a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

• United States jazz pianist who was one of the founders of the bebop style (1917-1982)

religious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having or showing belief in and reverence for a deity

• of or relating to clergy bound by monastic vows

noun

• a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience

adjective satellite

• concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

• extremely scrupulous and conscientious

religious person
nounn
noun

• a person who manifests devotion to a deity

blackfriar
nounn
noun

• a Roman Catholic friar wearing the black mantle of the Dominican order

dominican
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of or relating to or characteristic of the Dominican Republic or its people

• of or relating to Saint Dominic or the Dominican order

noun

• a Roman Catholic friar wearing the black mantle of the Dominican order

• a native or inhabitant of the Dominican Republic

friar preacher
nounn
noun

• a Roman Catholic friar wearing the black mantle of the Dominican order

Best Hypernyms For BLACK FRIAR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for black friar, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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friar augustinian benedictine clergy clergyman devotee dominican follower franciscan mendicant monk religious
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