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friar

ˈfraɪə

noun

zakonnik

zaˈkɔɲɲik· rzeczownik
Also
brat zakonny(m)
Definition

A member of certain Roman Catholic religious orders of men, especially the four mendicant orders.

Examples
Saint Francis of Assisi founded the Franciscan friars.
Święty Franciszek z Asyżu założył franciszkanów.
The friar dedicated his life to prayer and service to the poor.
Zakonnik poświęcił swoje życie modlitwie i służbie ubogim.
Synonyms
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Collocations
Franciscan friarDominican friarmendicant friar
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