Definition
A friar is like a medieval influencer for the church ⛪. Unlike monks who stay in monasteries, friars travel around, preaching and helping the poor. Think of them as the OG social workers with robes! They belong to religious orders like the Franciscans or Dominicans, and their mission is to live a life of poverty and spread the gospel. So, picture a monk, but make him mobile and community-focused. They're basically spiritual nomads with a cause.