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Supplicant Definition & Meaning

supplicant
adjective
  1. humbly entreating; "a suppliant sinner seeking forgiveness"
noun
  1. someone who prays to God
  2. one praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors"

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Frequently asked questions

What does supplicant mean?
humbly entreating; "a suppliant sinner seeking forgiveness" someone who prays to God one praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors"
What part of speech is supplicant?
Supplicant is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does supplicant have?
Supplicant has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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