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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Mr McKenzie added that the information that can be shared with the public is "quite limited" and that the investigation by Grenadian and Vincentian authorities remains ongoing.

From BBC

“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

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

From BBC

Beighlie was a Vincentian priest who most recently was an associate pastor at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in St. Louis.

From Seattle Times

A native Vincentian, Robertson recalled the previous eruption of La Soufrière in 1979.

From Seattle Times

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