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.

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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

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adjective

1. of a Marist

Etymology

Origin of Marist

From the French word Mariste, dating back to 1875–80. See Mary, -ist

Example Sentences

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

It’s “double-edged sword,” said Lee Miringoff, director of the Marist Institute for Public Opinion, who ran a different poll in September that showed Mamdani and Cuomo neck-and-neck with women over 45.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to a recent Marist Poll, 84% of Democrats, 67% of Republicans and 83% of independents want all of the files released.

From Salon

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

From Salon

Another poll released Thursday by Marist College shows the race in Pennsylvania also tied at 49% each.

From Salon