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Christian Brothers

British

plural noun

Also called: Brothers of the Christian Schools. RC Church a religious congregation of laymen founded in France in 1684 for the education of the poor

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As Bell was excelling at Christian Brothers, Barnes stopped making car and mortgage payments, according to liens on her home and court filings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

“He had his whole life to live,” Christian Brothers football coach Larry Morla said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2022

But Sheriff Christopher Dickson dismissed this argument and ordered the Christian Brothers to pay £1.39m in damages in recognition of the lifelong impact on AB, including on his ability to work.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2022

Their roots stretched back to Downey and Lynott’s time at the Christian Brothers school in Crumlin, Dublin, in the 1960s.

From The Guardian • Oct. 22, 2020

I don’t want to go to the Christian Brothers.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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