Meaning & use
fakir
A Muslim or Hindu religious ascetic who lives on alms and is sometimes associated with performing feats of endurance.
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The traveler described watching a fakir sit motionless for hours in the marketplace.
Historically, a fakir relied on the charity of others while pursuing a life of spiritual devotion.
A note on using this word
The term originates from Arabic and Persian traditions and is used respectfully in historical and religious contexts, not as a casual label.
Words with a similar meaning
asceticmendicant
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