Beggars: meaning, definitions and examples

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beggars

 

[ หˆbษ›ษกษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mendigos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ€เค–เคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bettler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengemis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะตะฑั€ะฐะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผebracy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไนž้ฃŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mendiants

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mendigos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dilenciler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุณูˆู„ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพebrรกci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพobrรกci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไนžไธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ beraฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ betlarar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‹ั€ัˆั‹ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ—แƒฎแƒแƒ•แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dilษ™nรงilษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,086, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.