renunciant

1 of 2

noun

re·​nun·​ci·​ant

rə̇ˈnən(t)sēənt

plural -s

: one who renounces (as the world)

renunciant

2 of 2

adjective

"

: renunciative

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin renuntiant-, renuntians, present participle of renuntiare to renounce

Adjective

Latin renuntiant-, renuntians

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