Salesian

[suh-lee-zhuhn, -shuhn]

noun

1. a member of the Society of St. Francis de Sales, a congregation founded in Turin in 1845 and engaged chiefly in missionary and educational work.

adjective

1. of or relating to St. Francis de Sales or the Salesians.

Salesian

/ -ʒjən, səˈliːzjən /

adjective

1. of or relating to St Francis of Sales or to the religious orders founded by him or by St John Bosco in his name See also Visitation

noun

1. a member of a Salesian order, esp a member of the Society of St Francis of Sales founded in Turin by St John Bosco (1854), and dedicated to all types of educational work

Word History and Origins

Origin of Salesian¹

St. Francis of Sales + -ian

Word History and Origins

Origin of Salesian¹

C19: from Sales

Example Sentences

Salesian scored 91 points to beat Cantwell-Sacred Heart 91-13.

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Salesian coach Anthony Atkins said he started substituting in the first quarter.

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The Slye brothers at Salesian High, Jordan Jr., a sophomore defensive back/receiver, and Marty, a freshman quarterback, certainly have the genes to succeed.

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Now the boys have helped Salesian to a 2-1 start.

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Yes, a third Slye brother, Michael, will be a freshman next fall, so prepare for the era of the Slye brothers at Salesian.

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