Marist
Americannoun
noun
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a member of the Society of Mary, a religious congregation founded in 1824
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a teacher or pupil in a school belonging to the Marist Order
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Marist
From the French word Mariste, dating back to 1875–80. See Mary, -ist
Example Sentences
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According to a Marist Poll, 59 percent of New Yorkers believe he has struck the "right balance" with Trump.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Sixty percent of young people say it’s important to date or marry someone who shares their political views, according to an April 2025 Marist poll.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
According to a recent Marist Poll, 84% of Democrats, 67% of Republicans and 83% of independents want all of the files released.
From Salon • Oct. 12, 2025
A survey released Wednesday by PBS NewsHour, NPR and Marist found that only 29 percent of Americans approve of Mr. Biden’s leadership on the issue, as more Democrats and independents express concern.
From New York Times • Feb. 7, 2024
“I played football and baseball for Marist High School in Bayonne. I made All-County. That’s sport. I don’t have to shoot no little animals.”
From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers
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