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dervish

/ˈdɜrvɪʃ/ /ˈdɜːvɪʃ/
noun
GeneralReligion
  1. 1 derviş countable

Definition (English)

A member of a Sufi order known for ascetic life and religious practices, including the famous whirling ritual.

Example Sentences

  1. A dervish in his long white skirt began to turn slowly.
    Uzun beyaz eteğindeki bir derviş yavaşça dönmeye başladı.
  2. A dervish takes a long time to settle the body before the mind opens.
    Bir derviş, zihin açılmadan önce bedeni yatıştırmak için uzun zaman alır.

Synonyms

mysticascetic

Collocations

whirling dervishdervish orderdervish dancedervish practicedervish life