Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suppliant
noun
/ˈsʌp.lɪ.ənt/
Definition
A person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority.
Examples
- The suppliant approached the king, asking for mercy for her family.
- As a suppliant, he knelt before the judge, seeking leniency for his mistakes.
- In ancient times, a suppliant often visited temples to request favor from the gods.
Meaning
A person who supplicates; someone who earnestly requests or desires something from a superior or authority figure.
Synonyms
- Beggar
- Plea
- Petitioner
- Supplicant
- Requester
