Meaning of penitent in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpɛnətnt/

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  1. Noun

    penitent

    Definitions

    1. (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    penitent

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French, from Latin paenitent-‘repenting’, from the verb paenitere

    Definitions

    1. feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

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