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Derv

Definition:

A derv is a member of a Muslim religious order who is known for their asceticism and mystical practices.

Senses:

• Sense 1: A member of a Muslim religious order.
• Sense 2: A religious ascetic who dedicates their life to serving God.
• Sense 3: A person who practices Sufism, a mystical form of Islam.

Examples:

Sense 1:

1. I met a derv who showed me their daily meditation rituals.
2. The dervs gather for communal prayers in the mosque.

Sense 2:

1. The derv has renounced all worldly pleasures in pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.
2. She lives as a derv, wearing simple robes and eating modest meals.

Sense 3:

1. He has been studying Sufism for many years and hopes to become a derv one day.
2. The dervs engage in intense spiritual exercises to attain unity with God.

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