Definition of Suppliant
Suppliant
sup·pli·ant
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
someone who makes a humble request or plea to someone in a position of power;
e.g. He disliked being in the position of a suppliant and having to ask his boss for help with the project.
(adjective)
begging or expressing a plea, especially to someone in authority;
e.g. Her face was suppliant when she asked Jessica for her help on the project.
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