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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mendicancy

/mɛn.dɪˈkænsi/ noun · British & US
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What does mendicancy mean?

noun

The state of being in need of help or support, often in a way that is considered pitiful or humiliating. A state of poverty or destitution.

Example

"The beggar's mendicancy was a stark reminder of the city's growing homeless problem."

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