ζητιάνος — meaning in English

English meaning

• beggar noun A person who lives by asking others for money or food.
• pauper noun A person who is very poor, especially one relying on charity or public assistance.

Senses

ζητιάνος is used for these senses in English:

• beggar A person who begs.
• pauper One living on or eligible for public charity.

beggar — full definition

1. noun A person who lives by asking others for money or food.
2. verb To reduce someone to poverty, or to go far beyond what words or resources can describe or provide.

Related Greek words