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Panhandler vs Mendicant - What's the difference?

panhandler | mendicant |

As nouns the difference between panhandler and mendicant

is that panhandler is one who panhandles; an urban beggar who typically stands on a street with an outstretched container in hand, begging for loose change while mendicant is a pauper who lives by begging.

As an adjective mendicant is

depending on alms for a living.

panhandler

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who panhandles; an urban beggar who typically stands on a street with an outstretched container in hand, begging for loose change.
  • A bum.

    • mendicant

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Depending on alms for a living.
  • Of or pertaining to a beggar.
  • Of or pertaining to a member of a religious order forbidden to own property, and who must beg for a living.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A pauper who lives by begging.
  • A religious friar, forbidden to own personal property, who begs for a living.

    • Related terms

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