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Marist

Marist

8.2
Relating to the Roman Catholic group called the Society of Mary and its schools
  • adjective
translation icon : marista
  • She attended a Marist college known for its strong sense of community.

Examples

  • The Marist brothers established several schools in the region during the 19th century.

  • Many Marist institutions emphasize service and education inspired by their religious values.

  • The Marist community values education and service.

  • Many Marist schools emphasize moral development.

  • The Marist tradition encourages students to develop a strong moral compass through their educational experiences.

  • At the Marist school, students participate in community service projects to uphold their values of compassion.

  • His decision to attend a Marist institution was influenced by its commitment to holistic education and faith.

Surface Forms

Marist positive

Morphology

Marist = Mary (transparent) = Mary + ist

Formed from the name 'Mary' plus the productive agent/adjectival suffix '-ist', so the relation 'related to or follower of Mary' is directly inferable.

Etymology

Marist comes from the name Mary, from Latin Maria, and the ending -ist which means 'follower' or 'connected to'. So a Marist adjective describes something 'of Mary' or connected to the Society of Mary.