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- [flaj-uh-luh nt, fluh-jel-uh nt]
- /ˈflædʒ ə lənt, fləˈdʒɛl ənt/
- /ˈflædʒ.ɪ.lənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flaj-uh-luh nt, fluh-jel-uh nt]
- /ˈflædʒ ə lənt, fləˈdʒɛl ənt/
Definitions of flagellant word
- noun flagellant a person who flagellates or scourges himself or herself for religious discipline. 1
- noun flagellant a person who derives sexual pleasure from whipping or being whipped by another person. 1
- noun flagellant (often initial capital letter) one of a medieval European sect of fanatics who practiced scourging in public. 1
- abbreviation FLAGELLANT flagellating. 1
- adjective flagellant severely criticizing: a flagellant attack on the opposition party. 1
- noun flagellant A person who subjects themselves or others to flogging, either as a religious discipline or for sexual gratification. 1
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Origin of flagellant
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin flagellant- (stem of flagellāns) whipping, present participle of flagellāre. See flagellum, -ant
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Parts of speech for Flagellant
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flagellant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
flagellant usage trend in Literature
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