Supplicant: meaning, definitions and examples
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supplicant
[ หsสplษชkษnt ]
in a religious setting
A supplicant is a person who prays or makes a humble request to a higher power or deity. In religious contexts, supplicants often demonstrate humility and reverence in their petitions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The supplicant knelt before the altar, clasping their hands in prayer.
- The supplicant implored the gods for forgiveness and guidance.
in a formal request
In a formal context, a supplicant is someone who makes a respectful plea or request for something, often in writing or during a formal meeting. It implies a sense of humility and deference.
Synonyms
applicant, petitioner, pleader
Examples of usage
- The job applicant submitted a supplicant for consideration to the hiring manager.
- The supplicant for funding presented a compelling case to the board of directors.
Translations
Translations of the word "supplicant" in other languages:
๐ต๐น suplicante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฏเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Bittsteller
๐ฎ๐ฉ pemohon
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพั ะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ bลagajฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ้ก่
๐ซ๐ท suppliant
๐ช๐ธ suplicante
๐น๐ท yalvaran
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูู ุชูุณู
๐จ๐ฟ prosil
๐ธ๐ฐ prosiaci
๐จ๐ณ ๆณๆฑ่
๐ธ๐ฎ prosilka
๐ฎ๐ธ beiรฐandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉััะฝััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yalvaran
๐ฒ๐ฝ suplicante
Etymology
The word 'supplicant' originates from the Latin word 'supplicans', the present participle of 'supplicare', which means 'to kneel down, beseech, or supplicate'. The concept of supplication and seeking divine or earthly assistance has been a common practice in many cultures throughout history, often associated with religious rituals and ceremonies.
See also: supplicating, supplication.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,303 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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