Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mendigo
noun
/menˈdiɡoʊ/
Definition
A mendicant or beggar; someone who asks for help or charity, often due to poverty.
Examples
- The mendigo sat on the corner, holding a sign that read ‘Please help.’
- She felt compelled to give a little change to the mendigo she passed every day.
- In the city, many mendigos can be seen asking for donations.
Meaning
The term refers to a person who relies on the goodwill of others for their livelihood, typically by begging in public places.
Synonyms
- beggar
- panhandler
- vagrant
- hoe