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Franciscan

American

[fran-sis-kuhn] / frænˈsɪs kən /

adjective

of or relating to St. Francis or the Franciscans.

noun

a member of the mendicant order founded by St. Francis in the 13th century.

Franciscan British

/ frænˈsɪskən /

noun

1. a member of any of several Christian religious orders of mendicant friars or nuns tracing their origins back to Saint Francis of Assisi; a Grey Friar
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a Franciscan friar

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Etymology

Origin of Franciscan

1585–95; < Medieval Latin Francisc ( us ) St. Francis of Assisi + -an

Example Sentences

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Mr. Lewarne is a professor of economics and finance at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The expedition grew out of the false assurances of a Franciscan friar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The company, which celebrated its 50th birthday this week, was started by two Steves in a San Franciscan garage.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Rosa Padhilete, a Franciscan nun who came from Naples, said she felt an "immense, inexplicable joy" seeing the remains.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

I cycle to the Franciscan church to pray for Theresa.

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

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