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Synonyms & Similar Words
panhandler
vagrant
mendicant
bum
hobo
tramp
vagabond
homeless person
destitute person
impoverished person
indigent person
needy person
poor person
penniless person
down-and-out person
street person
beggarman
beggarwoman
cadger
moocher
sponger
scrounger
freeloader
loafer
idler
parasite
dependent person
charity case
Meaning of Beggar
A person who asks people for money or food, typically on the street.
Definitions
- A person who asks people for money or food, typically on the street
- A person who is extremely poor and has no regular means of supporting themselves
Etymology of Beggar
The word "beggar" comes from the Old French word "begart", which is derived from the Germanic word "beggar", meaning "to beg"
The word has been used in English since the 13th century to describe a person who asks for alms or charity
Example Uses
- The beggar on the street corner was holding a sign that read "Homeless and Hungry"
- The city has a problem with beggars harassing tourists for money
- She felt sorry for the beggar and gave him some spare change
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
philanthropist
donor
benefactor
patron
sponsor
supporter
contributor
giver
altruist
volunteer
helper
assistant
beneficent person
generous person
charitable person
kind person
wealthy person
affluent person
prosperous person
successful person
self-sufficient person
independent person