Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fakir

noun

/fəˈkɪər/

Definition

A member of a Muslim (or occasionally Hindu) religious group known for their mysticism, acts of asceticism, and often practicing begging.

Examples

A fakir sat in meditation under a tree, demonstrating their spiritual practices.
The legend of the fakir who could perform miracles fascinated the villagers.
Many sought wisdom from the fakir who wandered through the streets.

Meaning

The term originates from Arabic, referring to a person who is a devotee or devotee of God, characterized by their renunciation of worldly pleasures and possessions.