A mendicant order is a religious group of individuals who rely on begging and donations for their livelihood. There are various synonyms for this term, each with slightly different connotations. One synonym is "begging order," which emphasizes the group's reliance on begging as a means of support. "Monastic order" is another synonym, which refers to a group of religious individuals living together in a monastery or convent. Similarly, "friar order" refers to a group of religious men who live in a community and lead a communal lifestyle. Another synonym for mendicant order is "religious order," which encompasses a wider range of religious groups who live according to a specific set of rules and practices.