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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

Foothill 3, Servite 0: Caden Lauridsen, younger brother of USC pitcher Gavin Lauridsen, threw a one-hit shutout in the Division 2 victory.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Servite sophomore Jaelen Hunter clocked 46.36 to defend his 400 title and set a Southern Section Division 3 record.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 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

At the bottom of the long, steep street Portorio, not very far from his father's house, was a school, directed by the Servite fathers, whose church, Santa Maria de' Servi, still exists.

From Cuba Past and Present by Davey, Richard

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