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Marianist

Marianist

9.3
Relating to a Roman Catholic group called the Marianists, especially their schools and teachings
  • adjective
  • /ˈmɛəriənɪst/
translation icon : marianista
  • The Marianist approach to education emphasizes the importance of forming character in students.

Examples

  • Thereafter, European (mostly French) clergy and numerous male and female religious orders, including the Marianist Brothers and the Ursuline Sisters, entered San Antonio and established churches, colleges, and seminaries that formed the core of institutional Catholicism.

    Academic text (1997)

  • We had training sessions during the high school adventure—most provided by the Marianist Brothers who taught in the boys' school.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Many students appreciate the Marianist values that promote community service and social justice.

  • The school is known for its Marianist traditions that foster a deep commitment to learning and faith.

Synonyms

Marist
vsMarianist
7 9.4

A member of the Roman Catholic order called the Society of Mary

refers to a different Roman Catholic order with its own institutions and traditions

Surface Forms

Marianist positive

Morphology

Marianist = Marian (semi-transparent) = Marian + ist

Formed by 'Marian' + '-ist' in the regular way to indicate a person or relating to the Marianists, but it refers to a specific religious order and relies on knowledge of the proper-name adjective 'Marian'.

Etymology

Marianist describes things connected with the Society of Mary and comes from the name Mary plus the ending -ist, which can mean 'related to' or 'one who'. The Marianists are a Catholic group known for schools and helping others, so Marianist institutions or ideas are those tied to that Mary-focused tradition.