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Servite

American  
[sur-vahyt] / ˈsɜr vaɪt /

noun

Roman Catholic Church.
  1. a member of an order of mendicant friars, founded in Florence in 1233, engaged in fostering devotion to the Virgin Mary.


Etymology

Origin of Servite

From the Medieval Latin word Servītēs, dating back to 1540–50. See serve, -ite 1

Example Sentences

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Long Beach Poly boasts one of the proudest programs in California yet Harris opted to transfer to Servite in February 2025 and has not looked back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

“We’re trying to qualify but also build upon all our races,” Servite coach Brandon Thomas said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

He’ll be one of four Servite athletes trying to qualify in the 100.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Servite 1, Cypress 0: The Friars had three pitchers combine for the shutout.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Whereupon his lodgings had been changed and all communications with the brothers of the Servite chapel in Rome had been forbidden.

From A Golden Book of Venice by Turnbull, Lawrence, Mrs.

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