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Salesian

Salesian

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A member of the religious group founded by St John Bosco who works with young people
  • noun
  • /seɪˈleɪʒən/
: salesiano
  • "Custodial workers and some teachers at the school tried to stop the group, but 10 of them were able to gain entrance to the school building, shouting insults against the institution, pushing staff members who were in their way, and attempting to disrupt the normal school day," the Salesians said.

Examples

  • The Salesians said steps will be taken to prevent any kind of such attacks in the future and that they will be filing a lawsuit against the assailants.

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  • According to the Salesian Press Office in Spain, the incident occurred at 1:20 p.m. local time on Oct. 18, when some 100 young people entered the premises of the Mary Help of Christians Salesian School in Merida.

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  • In the evening, the boys had a trip to Chandabagh, a farmland under the Salesians, about 20 minutes from Savio Bhavan, where they had rosary and tea.

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  • The Salesians focus on providing education and support to disadvantaged youth in various communities.

  • During the summer camp, the Salesians organized numerous activities to engage the children and promote learning.

  • Every year, the Salesian community gathers to celebrate the founding of their order and reflect on their mission.

Surface Forms

Salesian singular
Salesians plural

Etymology

Salesian comes from the name of St. Francis de Sales, the saint after whom St. John Bosco named his group; a Salesian is a member of that religious order who often works in education and with children. This is why the word now means a person belonging to that order.