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Anselm

[an-selm]

noun

  1. Saint, 1033–1109, archbishop of Canterbury: scholastic theologian and philosopher.

  2. Also Ansel a first name: from Germanic words meaning “divine” and “helmet.”



Anselm

/ ˈænsɛlm /

noun

  1. Saint. 1033–1109, Italian Benedictine monk; archbishop of Canterbury (1093–1109): one of the founders of scholasticism; author of Cur Deus Homo? ( Why did God become Man? ). Feast day: Aug 21

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A native of New Hampshire, Leavitt studied communications and political science at Saint Anselm College, a Catholic college in her home state.

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Neil Levesque is the director of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College, the site of Saturday’s event.

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ABC News, which is scheduled to show a debate on Thursday at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, said it and WMUR-TV had given Mr. Trump and Ms. Haley until 5 p.m. to “commit” to participate.

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Along the campaign trail in Iowa over the past week, reporters had asked Haley when she would commit to participating in Thursday’s debate, hosted by ABC and WMUR-TV at Saint Anselm College.

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A poll of likely voters released by Saint Anselm College last month found Haley rising in the state, winning the backing of 30% to Trump’s 44%.

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