mendicancy

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние или практику нищенства, или действие по выпрашиванию денег или еды, обычно в общественных местах.

A noun referring to the condition or practice of being a beggar, or the act of soliciting money or food, typically in public places.

uncountable

1. State of being a beggarC2formal

   The condition or practice of living by begging for money, food, or other necessities.

   Нищенство

   • The city's laws attempted to reduce mendicancy in public spaces.
   • Mendicancy was a common sight during the economic depression.
   • He studied the history of mendicancy in medieval Europe.

   Synonymsbeggarymendicity

2. Act of soliciting almsC2formal

   The act of asking for money or food, typically in public places, by someone who appears to be without resources.

   Попрошайничество

   • The charity aimed to address the root causes of mendicancy.
   • Mendicancy on the streets is often a sign of deeper social issues.
   • She was arrested for mendicancy in the downtown area.

   Synonymsmendicity