Friar Meaning
/ˈfɹaɪə/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA member of a mendicant Christian order such as the Augustinians, Carmelites (white friars), Franciscans (grey friars) or the Dominicans (black friars).
nounA white or pale patch on a printed page caused by poor inking.
Sentence Examples
The friar is more interested in brewing beer than he is the church.
Is a friar the same thing as a priest?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ spent his days in prayer within the monastery walls.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The humble ____ dedicated his entire life to helping the poor and living a life of quiet contemplation.
Word Origin & History
PIE word *bʰréh₂tēr From Middle English frere, from Old French frere, from Latin frāter (“brother”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *bʰréh₂tēr (“brother”). Doublet of bhai, brother, bru, frater, pal, and vai.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ spent his days in prayer within the monastery walls.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The humble ____ dedicated his entire life to helping the poor and living a life of quiet contemplation.