1. Members of a Dominican religious order, or friars who preach as a primary function of their order.
Usage: Plural of predicant; Chiefly historical or religious context; From Latin praedicans, meaning 'preaching'

Examples

• The predicants traveled throughout Europe spreading their religious message.
• Medieval predicants were known for their scholarly approach to theology.
• The order of predicants emphasized preaching and teaching as core duties.
• Predicants established schools and universities in many European cities.