Definition

A person who bears marks or signs of a religious or spiritual nature, often associated with suffering or divine favor.

Example

The stigmatist claimed to have received the marks of Christ on their body during a vision.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a stigmatist?

No, I haven't. What does it mean?

It's someone who experiences stigmata, like religious marks or wounds.

That's interesting! I didn’t realize there was a specific term for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stigmatist is formed from "stigma" (from Greek "stigma", meaning a mark or puncture) and "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). The word refers to a person who bears or is marked by a stigma, often in a religious or social context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has a 'mark' ('stigma') and is recognized as a 'practitioner' or 'follower' ('-ist') of that mark's significance.

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