fakeer

/ˈfækiər/ or /ˈfeɪkiər/

Definitions

1. noun

A Hindu ascetic, especially one who begs for alms, often in the form of a Muslim beggar in India.

“The fakeer wandered through the streets, his saffron robes a stark contrast to the urban landscape.”

Synonyms

  • ascetic
  • beggar

Antonyms

  • benefactor
  • philanthropist