Fakir
noun
A Muslim or Hindu religious person who lives a life of poverty and is dependent on charity.
The fakir travelled from village to village, seeking alms.
Often appears as...
- muslim fakir
- hindu fakir
noun
In magic and circus acts, a person who appears to perform supernatural feats such as levitation and piercing their body without injury.
The fakir amazed the crowd by lying on a bed of nails.
Often appears as...
- magician fakir
- performing fakir
noun
A Muslim or Hindu religious person who lives a life of poverty and is dependent on charity.
The fakir travelled from village to village, seeking alms.
Often appears as...
- muslim fakir
- hindu fakir
noun
In magic and circus acts, a person who appears to perform supernatural feats such as levitation and piercing their body without injury.
The fakir amazed the crowd by lying on a bed of nails.
Often appears as...
- magician fakir
- performing fakir
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Poverty
'Fakir' implies chosen simplicity and spirituality, rather than unfortunate poverty.
The fakir owned nothing by choice, living a humble life.
Pro Tip 3/3Charitable Living
Fakirs rely on others' kindness, embodying a traditional form of spiritual almsgiving.
Villagers gave rice and bread to the visiting fakir.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Poverty
'Fakir' implies chosen simplicity and spirituality, rather than unfortunate poverty.
The fakir owned nothing by choice, living a humble life.
Pro Tip 3/3Charitable Living
Fakirs rely on others' kindness, embodying a traditional form of spiritual almsgiving.
Villagers gave rice and bread to the visiting fakir.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural 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.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Poverty
'Fakir' implies chosen simplicity and spirituality, rather than unfortunate poverty.
The fakir owned nothing by choice, living a humble life.
Pro Tip 3/3Charitable Living
Fakirs rely on others' kindness, embodying a traditional form of spiritual almsgiving.
Villagers gave rice and bread to the visiting fakir.
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