Vincentian

American

[vin-sen-shuhn] / vɪnˈsɛn ʃən /

noun

Also called Lazarist. a member of the “Congregation of the Mission,” founded in France in 1625, engaged chiefly in conducting missions and clerical seminaries.

adjective

of or relating to St. Vincent de Paul or the Vincentians.

Etymology

Origin of Vincentian

1850–55; Vincent (de Paul) + -ian

Example Sentences

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“The information I possess is limited and can be considered second-hand as I have had very limited discussions regarding the details of the investigation with my Vincentian counterpart,” McKenzie said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2024

"I'm a Vincentian - I am from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines," she says.

From BBC • May 30, 2023

I began the project focused on conservation; I wanted to know if Faroese and Vincentian whaling was sustainable.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2018

Father Dick and his identical twin who also is a Vincentian priest, Father Bob, direct parish retreats and novenas around the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 26, 2016

Coach Steve Lavin issued a heartfelt statement, almost worthy of an institution founded by the Vincentian Fathers to serve New York City’s poor.

From New York Times • Nov. 29, 2015

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