fakir
Fakir (noun) means a Muslim or Hindu religious ascetic who lives by begging and owns little or no property. Example: “The fakir sat by the roadside, having given up all worldly possessions.”
How to use fakir
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA religious beggar or ascetic, traditionally associated with feats of physical endurance.
Don't confuse with "faker" — a fakir is a religious ascetic, while a faker is simply someone who pretends or deceives.
Word forms
fakirs plural
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The _____ sat by the roadside, having given up all worldly possessions.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic faqīr, meaning "poor man."
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What does “fakir” mean?
The word “fakir” means a Muslim or Hindu religious ascetic who lives by begging and owns little or no property. In plain terms, a religious beggar or ascetic, traditionally associated with feats of physical endurance.
How do you pronounce “fakir”?
“Fakir” is pronounced fuh-KEER (/fəˈkiɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fakir” in a sentence?
Here is “fakir” used in a sentence: “The fakir sat by the roadside, having given up all worldly possessions.”
What part of speech is “fakir”?
“Fakir” is a noun.
Where does the word “fakir” come from?
The word “fakir” comes from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic faqīr, meaning "poor man.".
How many meanings does “fakir” have?
“Fakir” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a Muslim or Hindu religious ascetic who lives by begging and owns little or no property.
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