The Only Use of "penitent" in "The Poisonwood Bible"

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The Only Use

penitent
in
The Poisonwood Bible
(Edited)

As it turns out, though, betrayal can also breed penitents, shrewd minor politicians, and ghosts.
Chpt 5

penitents = people expressing sorrow for having done wrong

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(1) (penitent)
feeling or expressing sorrow for having done wrong; or a person who does such
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)