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MENDICANT

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Mendicant.

How to pronounce mendicant:

US

Mendicant - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
friar
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
religious
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A pauper who lives by begging

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beggar
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pauper
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mendicant - as an adjective satellite

Practicing beggary

Example: "Mendicant friars"

Mendicant - as an 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.

Example Sentences

"The mendicant approached passersby, asking for spare change."
"The mendicant relied on the generosity of others to survive."
"The mendicant carried a small bag to collect donations."
"The mendicant was a regular sight on the downtown streets."
"The mendicant wore tattered clothing and looked destitute."
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Word Game Points

Is MENDICANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, mendicant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MENDICANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is MENDICANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mendicant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MENDICANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is MENDICANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mendicant is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MENDICANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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