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friar
This term describes a specific type of monk who operates outside the secluded walls of a monastery to engage directly with the secular world. The connotation is one of humility and austerity, as the role is defined by a vow of poverty and a commitment to mendicancy, meaning they survive on alms rather than land ownership or endowments.
In a historical or literary context, the word often evokes images of medieval Europe, specifically the Franciscan or Dominican orders. It differs from a general priest or monk by the emphasis on itinerant preaching and social service within urban populations.
Meanings
Examples
The friar walked through the village preaching about poverty and peace.
I wonder if the friar will grant me a blessing before I leave.
A humble friar lived in the small stone chapel at the edge of town.
Excuse me friar do you have any advice for a lost soul?
The Franciscan friar wore a simple brown robe tied with a rope.
He spent years as a friar before deciding to return to secular life.
The old friar looked tired but his eyes were full of kindness.
We must seek the friar if we want to understand the ancient texts.