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MENDICANTS

(noun, adj.sat)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Mendicants.

Mendicants - 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)

Mendicants - as an adjective satellite

Practicing beggary

Example: "Mendicant friars"

Example Sentences

"The streets were filled with mendicants begging for food."
"The local church provided shelter for the mendicants."
"He had a soft spot for mendicants and would often donate to their cause."
"The mendicants went from door to door, asking for alms."
"The monastery was known for its support of mendicants."
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Word Game Points

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

MENDICANTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is MENDICANTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mendicants is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MENDICANTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is MENDICANTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mendicants is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MENDICANTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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