friar
nounmasculine/fɾɐj/medium
Definition
A member of a religious order of men in the Catholic Church living in community under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
Friar Anthony is known for his work with the poor.
The Franciscan friars live a simple life.
Common collocations
Franciscan friarDominican friarCapuchin friar
Etymology
Do latim 'frater, fratris' (irmão), através do provençal antigo 'fraire'.