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How to say: penitent

Spelling: Penitent Syllables  penitent
US accent
/pˈɛnɪtənt/
UK accent
/pˈɛnɪtənt/
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Definition

Definition — (Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)

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