supplicant

Meanings

• noun

  A person who makes a humble or earnest appeal or request, especially one who seeks help, protection, or favor.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with supplicant
applicant , anticipant , compliant , implant , resistant

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Variants

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supplicant , supplicants

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Etymology

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From Old French suppliier, from supplice 'penance, punishment, chastisement' + -ant. The sense development is from one who undergoes penance or punishment to one who makes an appeal or entreaty.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'supplicant' comes from the Latin word 'supplicare', which means 'to beg'.

2. In medieval Europe, supplicants would often travel from town to town, seeking alms or protection from lords and nobles.

3. The term 'supplicant' can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is overly eager or submissive, such as a supplicant for attention or approval.

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Related Concepts

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1. petitioner: A person who presents a petition, especially one seeking redress of a grievance or grant of a favor.

2. penitent: A person who repents of their sins and seeks forgiveness.

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Culture

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The term 'supplicant' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict individuals seeking mercy, forgiveness, or protection. In religious contexts, supplicants may make prayers or offerings to deities. In modern usage, the term can also refer to someone seeking employment or admission to an institution.

How to Memorize "supplicant"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person on their knees with their head bowed, hands folded, and eyes closed, imploring for mercy or protection.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a person seeking help or protection, such as a beggar or a person in distress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Supplicant Seeks Protection' to help remember the definition.

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