faqir

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Noun faqir has 1 sense

fakir, fakeer, faqir, faquir - a Muslim or Hindu mendicant monk who is regarded as a holy man
--₁ is a kind of saint, holy man, holy person, angel; Muslim, Moslem, Mohammedan, Muhammedan, Muhammadan, Islamist
--₁ has particulars: dervish

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Faqir

Noun

A faqir refers to a Muslim mendicant or holy beggar, typically one who renounces worldly possessions and leads a life of poverty and devotion.

Example sentences:

Many people sought blessings from the faqir who lived near the mosque.
The faqir wandered from village to village, relying on the kindness of others for his sustenance.

Adjective

Informally, the term faqir can also be used as an adjective to describe something or someone seen as having a humble or modest quality.

Example sentences:

She lived a faqir life, always content with what she had.
The artist preferred a faqir approach to fame, avoiding materialistic pursuits.

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