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- [pen-i-ten-tey, -tee]
- /ˌpɛn ɪˈtɛn teɪ, -ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pen-i-ten-tey, -tee]
- /ˌpɛn ɪˈtɛn teɪ, -ti/
Definition of penitente word
- noun penitente a member of a religious order, chiefly in Spanish-American communities in New Mexico, known for their practice of self-flagellation, especially during Holy Week. 1
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Origin of penitente
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40, Americanism; < Spanish, singular of Penitentes, short for Los Hermanos Penitentes the penitent brothers
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Parts of speech for Penitente
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
penitente 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.
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