Dervish (noun)

1. A member of a Muslim religious group noted for devotional exercises involving bodily movements and the repetition of prayers and invocations.
2. A Muslim ascetic, mystic, and religious leader, typically associated with Sufism.

Origin:

From persian درویش darvīsh, meaning "poor, mendicant".

Examples:

1. The dervish was known for his devotion and spiritual practices.
2. The dervish danced in a trance-like state as part of his religious rituals.
3. Many people came to see the dervish perform his spiritual exercises.
4. The dervish was a respected religious leader in the community.
5. The whirling dervishes were known for their spinning dance as part of their spiritual practice.