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Vocabulary Entry
fakir
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A mystic or ascetic, particularly in Islamic cultures, who is often a wandering hermit or holy man.
Example Sentences
"The fakir sat cross-legged on the ground, meditating quietly."
"Many people sought the wisdom of the local fakir for guidance."
"The legend spoke of a fakir who could heal the sick with his touch."
A
adjective
Describing someone who is poor or impoverished, often in a spiritual or ascetic sense.
Example Sentences
"Despite his fakir lifestyle, he radiated inner peace."
"She lived a fakir existence, relying on the generosity of others."
"His fakir ways inspired many to rethink their materialistic pursuits."