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Marist

American  
[mair-ist, mar-] / ˈmɛər ɪst, ˈmær- /

noun

Roman Catholic Church.
  1. a member of a religious order founded in Lyons, France, in 1816 for missionary and educational work in the name of the Virgin Mary.


Marist British  
/ ˈmɛərɪst /

noun

  1. a member of the Society of Mary, a religious congregation founded in 1824

  2. a teacher or pupil in a school belonging to the Marist Order

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of a Marist

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

A recent Marist Poll suggests that 69 percent of New York City residents sampled think he should resign.

From Salon Oct. 13, 2024

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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