Mendicant
Mendicant noun - A person who lives by public begging.
Usage example: those wretched mendicants on the streets of Calcutta
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Synonyms for Mendicant
Parasite and mendicant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Parasite" instead a noun "Mendicant".
Nearby Word: mendicancy
Parasite
Parasite noun - A person who is supported by or seeks support from another without making an adequate return.
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Synonyms for Parasite
Mendicant and parasite are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mendicant" instead a noun "Parasite".
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