Carmelite (Noun)
Meaning
A Roman Catholic friar wearing the white cloak of the Carmelite order; mendicant preachers.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a carmelite, he took a vow of poverty and devoted his life to prayer and contemplation, wandering from town to town preaching the Word of God.
- The carmelite, with his simple white habit, was a familiar figure on the streets, often stopping to talk to the locals and share the teachings of Christ.
- After completing his novitiate, the young carmelite was sent out to preach and spread the message of the Lord to those in need of spiritual guidance.
- Many people in the village sought out the counsel of the wise old carmelite who was known for his kindness and deep understanding of the human heart.
- As a mendicant preacher, the carmelite traveled far and wide, sharing the teachings of the Lord and seeking alms to support his order.