Xavier

American  

[zey-vee-er, zav-ee-, zey-vyer] / ˈzeɪ vi ər, ˈzæv i-, ˈzeɪ vjər /

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.”

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Xavier British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• Xaverian
  adjective

Example Sentences

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Xavier

In the race to succeed termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom, 60% of likely voters support Democrat Xavier Becerra, and 38% support Republican Steve Hilton.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

These include renewed investor enthusiasm following French billionaire Xavier Niel’s investment—specifically if he were to increase his stake or seek board representation—as well as the possibility of an upgrade to short-term guidance, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Her storyline dovetails with Xavier, played by series lead Sterling K. Brown, and the pair share an intense and emotional moment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have urged the two sides to find common ground.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

The director is understanding—it’s Hamlet and Xavier is playing Laertes, so there are plenty of scenes that can be run without him there.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan