flagellant

Meanings

• noun

  A person who flagellates himself or themselves as an act of penance or religious devotion.

  - "The flagellant whipped himself with a cat-o'-nine-tails as a form of self-punishment."
  - "During the Middle Ages, large groups of flagellants traveled through Europe, performing public acts of penance."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

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hallelujah , jubilee , salvation , vacation

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Variants

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flagellant , flagellantism , flagellantisms , flagellants

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'flagellare,' meaning 'to scourge,' 'to whip.'

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Trivia

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1. The flagellant movement was most prevalent during the 13th and 14th centuries.

2. Flagellants often wore distinctive clothing, such as a white tunic and a red scapular.

3. The flagellant movement was not unique to Europe; similar practices were also found in other parts of the world, such as India and China.

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Related Concepts

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1. penance: A form of self-punishment or atonement for wrongdoing.

2. asceticism: The practice of self-discipline and denial, often for religious reasons.

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Culture

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The flagellant movement emerged during the late Middle Ages, particularly in Europe. It was characterized by public acts of self-flagellation, often in large groups, as a form of penance or religious devotion. These groups were often met with controversy and persecution by the Church and secular authorities.

How to Memorize "flagellant"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person whipping themselves as an act of penance or religious devotion.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flagellant' with the idea of self-punishment or religious devotion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Flagellants Flagellate Fervently' to remember the meaning of the word.

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