Supplicant: meaning, definitions and examples

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supplicant

 

[ หˆsสŒplษชkษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

beggar, petitioner, pleader

Examples of usage

  • The supplicant knelt before the altar, clasping their hands in prayer.
  • The supplicant implored the gods for forgiveness and guidance.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น suplicante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเคพเคšเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bittsteller

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemohon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั…ะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚agajฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ˜†้ก˜่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท suppliant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ suplicante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalvaran

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ„์›์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุชูˆุณู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prosil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prosiaci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณๆฑ‚่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prosilka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beiรฐandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั‚ั–ะฝัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ—แƒฎแƒแƒ•แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yalvaran

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ suplicante

Word origin

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.