Franciscans

Cultural  

1. A religious order founded by Francis of Assisi, known, like Francis, for devotion to poverty. The Franciscans have many divisions, and include both men and women.

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Example Sentences

He renounced his wealth and devoted his life to the poor, founding the order of the Franciscans.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

The Franciscans said they were expecting 15,000 visitors per day on weekdays and up to 19,000 on Saturdays and Sundays for the month-long display of the remains.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The Bishop agrees but insists that since no other Franciscans are female, Aleys must be sent to the nearby Beguines — laywomen who take no vows, live in community and work to support the church.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

The Franciscans had previously rejected the site because it was considered too remote and difficult "to sustain the body."

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

“That’s just Karl,” Dimple and Rishi said casually at the same time, like wizened San Franciscans.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon