Elizabeth Ann Seton
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8.5
- proper noun
- /ɪˈlɪzəˌbɛθ æn ˈsiːtən/
- Did you know Elizabeth Ann Seton founded the first Catholic school?
Examples
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Elizabeth Ann Seton was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1975 for her contributions to education and the faith.
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The Sisters of Charity, founded by Elizabeth Ann Seton, have played a major role in American Catholic history.
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Many American schools and churches are named after Elizabeth Ann Seton in recognition of her legacy.
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The legacy of Elizabeth Ann Seton continues to inspire many today.
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Elizabeth Ann Seton was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1975 for her contributions to education and the faith.
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Many American schools and churches are named after Elizabeth Ann Seton in recognition of her legacy.
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The Sisters of Charity, founded by Elizabeth Ann Seton, have played a major role in American Catholic history.
Synonyms
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7.4
A United States woman who became the first American-born Roman Catholic saint
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9.0
A woman born in the United States who became the first American saint and started the Sisters of Charity
The first person born in the United States to become a Catholic saint who starts the first Catholic girls' school
Surface Forms
Morphology
Elizabeth + Ann + Seton
This is a full personal name whose referential meaning (a specific historical person and her biographical details) cannot be derived from the constituent names. Knowing 'Elizabeth', 'Ann' and 'Seton' as names/family name does not allow a B1 learner to infer that she was the first US‑born canonized saint or founder of a school, so the expression is non-compositional for learners.
Etymology
Elizabeth Ann Seton was an American woman who started the first Catholic school for girls and cared for the poor, and she later became the first U.S.-born person declared a 'saint'. That's why many schools and churches use her name today.