Mendicant

C1 16+

Synonyms of mendicant

Antonyms of mendicant

Collocations of mendicant

mendicant monk
Frequency: 80 %

The mendicant monk relied on alms for his sustenance.

mendicant order
Frequency: 70 %

The mendicant order of friars traveled from town to town spreading their teachings.

mendicant lifestyle
Frequency: 65 %

Living a mendicant lifestyle requires simplicity and detachment.

mendicant tradition
Frequency: 50 %

The mendicant tradition has been practiced for centuries by various religious orders.

mendicant begging
Frequency: 45 %

The mendicant's begging was met with mixed reactions from the townspeople.

Idiomatic Expressions for mendicant

  • Phrase: living hand to mouth
    Meaning: struggling to meet basic needs, having just enough to survive
    Usage: After losing his job, he was living hand to mouth for months.