penitent
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Britannica Dictionary definition of PENITENT
[more penitent; most penitent]
formal
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feeling or showing sorrow and regret because you have done something wrong
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a penitent [=(more commonly) repentant] sinner
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a penitent gesture
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penitent
/ˈpɛnətənt/
noun
plural
penitents
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penitent
/ˈpɛnətənt/
noun
plural
penitents
Britannica Dictionary definition of PENITENT
[count]
formal
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a person who is sorry for doing something wrong and asks for forgiveness
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a penitent person
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penitents seeking God's forgiveness
