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Xavier

American

[zey-vee-er, zav-ee-, zey-vyer] / ˈzeɪ vi ər, ˈzæv i-, ˈzeɪ vjər /

noun

Saint Francis Francisco Javierthe Apostle of the Indies, 1506–52, Spanish Jesuit missionary, especially in India and Japan.
a male given name: from an Arabic word meaning “bright.”

Xavier British

/ xaˈβjɛr, ˈzeɪvɪə, ˈzæv- /

noun

Saint Francis, known as the Apostle of the Indies. 1506–52, Spanish missionary, who was a founding member of the Jesuit society (1534) and later preached in Goa, Ceylon, the East Indies, and Japan. Feast day: Dec 3

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Xaverian

adjective

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"Playing at the same level as he does for his club is complicated," Cleber Xavier, who worked as Brazil's assistant coach in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Ballots from California’s jungle primary last week are still being counted, but dark-horse Democrat Xavier Becerra has secured a spot in the November runoff for governor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

With more than 70% of the vote in on Sunday, veteran Democratic politician Xavier Becerra was about a percentage point ahead of Republican Steve Hilton in the governor’s race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Former Biden health secretary Xavier Becerra is advancing in the race for California governor, as votes are tallied to confirm who will run against him in November.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Is this what it’s like for Xavier this morning?

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

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