suppliant
supp
səp
sēp
liant
ˈlaɪənt
laiēnt
British pronunciation
/səplˈa‍ɪ‍ənt/

Definition & Meaning of "suppliant"in English

Suppliant
01

someone who humbly and earnestly seeks or requests something, often in a pleading manner

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Examples
The refugee knelt before the border guard, a suppliant pleading for entry into the safe haven beyond.
suppliant
01

humbly and earnestly asking for something, especially from someone in power or authority

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Examples
The suppliant pilgrims knelt before the altar.
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