1. people who bear stigmata (marks resembling the wounds of Christ’s crucifixion)
Usage: religious; plural form

Examples

• Several stigmatics throughout history have claimed to experience the wounds of Christ.
• The church investigated reports of stigmatics in the medieval period.
• Famous stigmatics include Saint Francis of Assisi and Padre Pio.
• Medical experts have studied stigmatics to understand the phenomenon.
• The stigmatics were examined by both religious authorities and doctors.
• Many stigmatics reported experiencing pain during religious festivals.