flagellant

UK
/fləˈdʒɛl.ənt/
US
/fləˈdʒɛl.ənt/
flagellantnoun
flagellants
pl
UK
/fləˈdʒɛl.ənt/
US
/fləˈdʒɛl.ənt/
Translations
The flagellant walked through the streets, whipping himself as a form of penance.
Флагеллант шел по улицам, бичуя себя в качестве покаяния.
Definitions
A person who subjects themselves or others to flogging, either as a religious discipline or for sexual gratification.
During the medieval period, a flagellant might be seen in public, whipping themselves as a form of penance.
A member of a medieval European religious movement that practised public self-whipping as an act of penance.
During the Black Death, bands of Flagellants marched from town to town, scourging themselves in the streets.
flagellantadjective
more flagellant
Comp.
most flagellant
Super.
UK
/ˈflædʒələnt/
US
/ˈflædʒələnt/
Translations
The flagellant rituals were a significant part of their religious practices.
Флагеллантские ритуалы были значительной частью их религиозных практик.
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of a person who subjects themselves to physical punishment or self-denial, often for religious reasons.
The flagellant monk wore a hair shirt as a form of penance.
flagellantsnoun

flagellant

flagellants
pl
UK
/fləˈdʒɛl.ənts/
US
/fləˈdʒɛl.ənts/
Translations
The flagellants were a group of religious zealots who practiced public self-flagellation.
Флагелланты были группой религиозных фанатиков, которые практиковали публичное самобичевание.
Definitions
People who practice self-flagellation, especially as a form of religious discipline or penance.
During the Middle Ages, flagellants would often be seen in public, whipping themselves as a form of penance.