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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

suppliant

/ˈsʌplɪənt/ noun · British & US
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What does suppliant mean?

noun

A person who asks for something, especially help or protection, in a humble or respectful manner. A person or thing that is prayed to or supplicated.

Example

"The suppliant knelt before the altar, hands clasped in prayer."

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