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supplicant

/ˈsʌplɪkənt/ noun · British & US
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What does supplicant mean?

noun

A person who is praying or asking for something, especially in a humble or submissive manner. A person who is seeking something, such as a job or a favor, and is willing to do what is necessary to get it.

Example

"The supplicant stood before the altar, hands clasped in prayer."

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