noun
- people who humbly ask or beg for something, especially from someone in authority
Usage: formal; often used in historical or literary contexts
Examples
- The suppliants knelt before the king, begging for mercy.
- Ancient temples were filled with suppliants seeking divine favor.
- The refugees became suppliants at the embassy gates.
- She looked upon the suppliants with compassion.
- The court was crowded with suppliants requesting pardons.
- Medieval suppliants often brought offerings to gain audience with nobles.