Penitente

[ pen-i-ten-tey, -tee ]

/ ˌpɛn ɪˈtɛn teɪ, -ti /

noun

a member of a confraternity, chiefly in Spanish American communities in New Mexico, known for their practice of self-flagellation, especially during Holy Week.

Origin of Penitente

First recorded in 1830–40; Americanism; from Spanish, literally, “penitent,” singular of Penitentes, short for Los Hermanos Penitentes “the penitent brothers”

Words nearby Penitente

penis, penischisis, penis envy, penitence, penitent, Penitente, penitential, penitential Psalm, penitentiary, penitis, Penki

Example sentences from the Web for Penitente

Penitente membership comprises two strata distinguishable by title and activity.
The Penitente Moradas of Abiqui|Richard E. Ahlborn
"Personalism" is revealed in the immediate and individual participation of all members in penitente activities.
The Penitente Moradas of Abiqui|Richard E. Ahlborn
Edmonson's study of 1950 has established the persistence of penitente activity in Hispano culture.
The Penitente Moradas of Abiqui|Richard E. Ahlborn
Penitente moradas share a common system of adobe construction with the religious and domestic structures of New Mexico.
The Penitente Moradas of Abiqui|Richard E. Ahlborn

"Dramatism" is an essential ingredient of penitente ceremonies such as the tinieblas.
The Penitente Moradas of Abiqui|Richard E. Ahlborn

单词	penitente
释义	Penitente [ pen-i-ten-tey, -tee ] / ˌpɛn ɪˈtɛn teɪ, -ti / noun a member of a confraternity, chiefly in Spanish American communities in New Mexico, known for their practice of self-flagellation, especially during Holy Week. Origin of Penitente First recorded in 1830–40; Americanism; from Spanish, literally, “penitent,” singular of Penitentes, short for Los Hermanos Penitentes “the penitent brothers” Words nearby Penitente penis, penischisis, penis envy, penitence, penitent, Penitente, penitential, penitential Psalm, penitentiary, penitis, Penki Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Penitente Penitente membership comprises two strata distinguishable by title and activity. The Penitente Moradas of Abiqui\|Richard E. Ahlborn "Personalism" is revealed in the immediate and individual participation of all members in penitente activities. The Penitente Moradas of Abiqui\|Richard E. Ahlborn Edmonson's study of 1950 has established the persistence of penitente activity in Hispano culture. The Penitente Moradas of Abiqui\|Richard E. Ahlborn Penitente moradas share a common system of adobe construction with the religious and domestic structures of New Mexico. The Penitente Moradas of Abiqui\|Richard E. Ahlborn "Dramatism" is an essential ingredient of penitente ceremonies such as the tinieblas. The Penitente Moradas of Abiqui\|Richard E. Ahlborn
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