English Explanatory Dictionary

flagellant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a person who whips themselves or others either as part of a religious penance or for sexual gratification.
adj
  1. Given to flagellation.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

flagellant flagellants more flagellant most flagellant

Etymology

From Latin flagellāns, present participle of flagellāre (“to whip”).

Derived words

flagellantism
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