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friar

/ˈfɹaɪə/ /ˈfɹaɪɚ/

Meanings

noun

Frère, religieux mendiant

A member of a mendicant Christian order such as the Augustinians, Carmelites (white friars), Franciscans (grey friars) or the Dominicans (black friars).

Examples :

Le frère a fait un bref discours inspirant lors de l'assemblée scolaire.