exercitant

noun

ex·​er·​ci·​tant

igˈzərsətənt,

eg-

plural -s

: one engaged in spiritual exercises

Word History

Etymology

French, probably from Late Latin exercitant-, exercitans, present participle of exercitare to meditate, from Latin, to exercise diligently, from exercitus, past participle of exercēre to drive on, keep busy

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