Beggars: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คฒ
beggars
[ หbษษกษrz ]
people in need
Beggars are individuals who request money, food, or other forms of assistance from passersby, often due to poverty or homelessness. They may be found on streets, in public places, or near religious institutions. The practice of begging can often reflect the socioeconomic issues of a community.
Synonyms
mendicants, panhandlers, paupers, vagrants
Examples of usage
- The city has many beggars near the subway entrances.
- Some beggars have signs explaining their situation.
- Local charities provide support to beggars in the area.
Translations
Translations of the word "beggars" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mendigos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคเคพเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Bettler
๐ฎ๐ฉ pengemis
๐บ๐ฆ ะถะตะฑัะฐะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ ลผebracy
๐ฏ๐ต ไน้ฃ
๐ซ๐ท mendiants
๐ช๐ธ mendigos
๐น๐ท dilenciler
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุณูููู
๐จ๐ฟ ลพebrรกci
๐ธ๐ฐ ลพobrรกci
๐จ๐ณ ไนไธ
๐ธ๐ฎ beraฤi
๐ฎ๐ธ betlarar
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะนััััะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dilษnรงilษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ mendigos
Etymology
The term 'beggar' originates from the Middle English word 'beggere,' which itself comes from the Old French word 'beggar' meaning to 'ask for alms.' The word evolved from the earlier 'beggen,' a term meaning to 'ask' or 'to plead.' The connotation of the word has varied over centuries, but it has consistently been associated with individuals who are unable to support themselves financially and who rely on the kindness of others. The societal perspectives on begging, and beggars, often reflect broader economic conditions, social policies, and cultural attitudes towards poverty and charity.