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vincentian

Vin·cen·tian
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vin-sen-shuh n]
    • /vɪnˈsɛn ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vin-sen-shuh n]
    • /vɪnˈsɛn ʃən/

Definitions of vincentian word

  • noun vincentian Also called Lazarist. a member of the “Congregation of the Mission,” founded in France in 1625, engaged chiefly in conducting missions and clerical seminaries. 1
  • adjective vincentian of or relating to St. Vincent de Paul or the Vincentians. 1
  • noun vincentian A citizen of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. 0
  • noun vincentian A member of one of the Catholic orders or societies in the Vincentian Family (organizations inspired by the life and work of St. Vincent de Paul). 0
  • adjective vincentian Of, or pertaining to, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. 0
  • adjective vincentian Of or relating to Vincent de Paul (1581–1660), Catholic priest who dedicated himself to serving the poor. 0

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Origin of vincentian

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; Vincent (de Paul) + -ian

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Parts of speech for Vincentian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

vincentian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Top questions with vincentian

  • what is vincentian?
  • what is the vincentian mission?

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