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Lazarist

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to this order.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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noun

Meaning 2

A member of the Congregation of the Priests of the Mission founded by St Vincent de Paul.

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History

Etymology

From French lazariste, from Lazare + -iste (“-ist”), from the order's first large headquarters, the Enclos Saint-Lazare (“St Lazarus Enclosure”) in Paris, derived from its former use as a Hospitaller leprosarium.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: lazariste — of or related to the Lazarists
  • Italian: lazzarista — of or related to the Lazarists
  • French: lazariste — member of the Congregation of the Mission
  • Greek: λαζαριστής (lazaristís) — member of the Congregation of the Mission
  • Italian: lazzarista — member of the Congregation of the Mission
  • Russian: лазарист (lazarist) — member of the Congregation of the Mission