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faquir

 

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Noun faquir has 1 sense
  1. 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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Faquir

Description:

A faquir (also spelled fakir) is an ascetic, holy person, or mendicant traditionally found in Eastern cultures. They practice extreme self-discipline and renounce worldly possessions and physical comfort in pursuit of a spiritual or religious path.

Sample Sentences:

  • The faquir spent years meditating in solitude.
  • People sought the blessings of the faquir for spiritual enlightenment.
  • The faquir survived with minimal food and shelter, focusing solely on spiritual growth.
  • Local legends spoke of a faquir who possessed the power to heal others.

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