Meaning of retreatant in English

1. Pronunciation

   /rɪˈtriːt(ə)nt/

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1. Noun

   retreatant

   Etymology

   mid 19th century; earliest use found in Ecclesiastical & Theologian. From retreat + -ant

   Definitions

   1. a participant in a religious retreat