Xavier

[zey-vee-er, zav-ee-, zey-vyer]

noun

1. Saint Francis Francisco Javierthe Apostle of the Indies, 1506–52, Spanish Jesuit missionary, especially in India and Japan.

2. a male given name: from an Arabic word meaning “bright.”

Xavier

/ xaˈβjɛr, ˈzeɪvɪə, ˈzæv- /

noun

1. Saint Francis, known as the Apostle of the Indies. 1506–52, Spanish missionary, who was a founding member of the Jesuit society (1534) and later preached in Goa, Ceylon, the East Indies, and Japan. Feast day: Dec 3

Other Word Forms

• Xaverian adjective

Example Sentences

And former Barcelona youth player Xavier Vilajoana, who reportedly is bidding to be its next president, called on the club to clarify how the deal had come about in a post on X.

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A new book explores the life, legacy and artistry of Xavier ‘X’ Atencio, whose work as an early Walt Disney Imagineer is still felt today at Disneyland.

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Xavier Booker stepped in front of his man, rising to block a dunk.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, have agreed to plead guilty to related charges.

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The coach said he wanted center Xavier Booker to show he could rebound against the likes of Arizona counterpart Motiejus Krivas.

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