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penitent meaning and definition
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Definition of penitent (noun)
- (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
PENITENT adjective
Definition of penitent (adjective)
- feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds
- synonyms: repentant
- antonym: impenitent
Source: Princeton University Wordnet