Meaning of supplicant in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   supplicant

   Definitions

   1. humbly entreating

   Examples

   • « a suppliant sinner seeking forgiveness »

   Synonyms

   • beseeching

2. Noun

   supplicant

   Definitions

   1. someone who prays to God
3. 2. one praying humbly for something

   Examples

   • « a suppliant for her favors »