What is another word for alms person?
Pronunciation: [ˈɑːmz pˈɜːsən] (IPA) 
An alms person is someone who receives charitable donations, particularly for their subsistence. There are several synonyms for the word alms person, including beggar, mendicant, pauper, panhandler, and indigent. A beggar is someone who asks for money or food from people while on the street. A mendicant is a beggar who solicits funds from others, usually for religious purposes. A pauper is someone who is destitute and dependent on charity for their livelihood. A panhandler is a person who begs for money or food in public places. An indigent is someone who is impoverished and unable to support themselves.
