Fakir

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Cultural Respect

The term can reflect deep religious commitment, so use it respectfully when referring to actual people.

We visited the shrine where the revered fakir is buried.

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Not Poverty

'Fakir' implies chosen simplicity and spirituality, rather than unfortunate poverty.

The fakir owned nothing by choice, living a humble life.

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Charitable Living

Fakirs rely on others' kindness, embodying a traditional form of spiritual almsgiving.

Villagers gave rice and bread to the visiting fakir.