mendicants

Meanings

• noun

  People who beg for alms or charity

  - "The mendicants roamed the streets, begging for food and shelter."
  - "Despite their meager means, the mendicants always managed to find a way to survive."

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Variants

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mendicant , mendicants

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'mendicare' meaning 'to beg' or 'to ask for alms'

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Trivia

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1. In medieval Europe, mendicant orders were established to provide spiritual guidance and education to the masses.

2. Some mendicants, such as the Franciscans and Dominicans, were known for their scholarly pursuits and made significant contributions to various fields, including theology, philosophy, and science.

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Related Concepts

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1. Beggars: Individuals who rely on begging for their livelihood

2. Alms: Charitable donations given to the needy

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Culture

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The mendicants have been a significant part of various cultures and religions throughout history. In Buddhism, for instance, the mendicants were monks who lived by begging for alms and following the teachings of the Buddha.

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1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person dressed in tattered clothes, holding out a bowl and asking for alms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mendicants' with the image of a group of monks or beggars.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Mendicants Make Me Give' to help remember the word.

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