Lazarist

noun

La·​za·​rist ˈla-zə-rist How to pronounce Lazarist (audio) lə-ˈzär-ist How to pronounce Lazarist (audio)

Word History

Etymology

College of St. Lazare, Paris, former home of the congregation

First Known Use

1747, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Lazarist was in 1747

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Cite this Entry

“Lazarist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lazarist. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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