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Fakeer

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Translation of "fakeer" into Russian

fakeer
Noun
raiting
UK
/fækˈɪə/
US
/fækˈɪr/
fakeer
fakeers pl
The fakeer sat in meditation for hours.
Факхир сидел в медитации часами.

Definitions

fakeer
Noun
raiting
UK
/fækˈɪə/
US
/fækˈɪr/
A religious mendicant or ascetic, especially in India, who is often associated with mystical practices and poverty.
The village was visited by a fakeer who was known for his wisdom and simple lifestyle.
A Muslim (particularly Sufi) dervish or holy man who lives by alms and is regarded as possessing spiritual powers.
Pilgrims offered coins to the wandering fakeer outside the Sufi shrine.

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