Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
supplicant
Noun
/ˈsʌplɪkənt/
Definition
A person who makes a humble request or plea.
Examples
- She became a supplicant before the king, asking for mercy.
- As a supplicant, he approached the committee with his proposal.
Meaning
Someone who seeks something in a respectful or earnest manner, often asking for help or a favor.
Synonyms
- pleader
- beggar
- petitioner
- imploring person
