Definition of Alexian in English:

Alexian

noun əˈlɛksɪən

Chiefly in plural A member of a Roman Catholic lay congregation having St Alexius as its patron, which was founded in Flanders in the 14th cent. and devotes itself to caring for the sick. Also known as Cellites: compare Cellite.

adjective əˈlɛksɪən

Of, belonging to, or designating this congregation.

Origin

Mid 18th century. From post-classical Latin Alexiani, plural from the name of St. Alexius (also Alexis), the congregation's probably legendary patron saint + -ani.

Definition of Alexian in US English:

Alexian

nounəˈlɛksɪən

Chiefly in plural A member of a Roman Catholic lay congregation having St Alexius as its patron, which was founded in Flanders in the 14th cent. and devotes itself to caring for the sick. Also known as Cellites: compare Cellite.

adjectiveəˈlɛksɪən

Of, belonging to, or designating this congregation.

Origin

Mid 18th century. From post-classical Latin Alexiani, plural from the name of St. Alexius (also Alexis), the congregation's probably legendary patron saint + -ani.

词汇	Alexian
释义	Definition of Alexian in English: Alexian noun əˈlɛksɪən Chiefly in plural A member of a Roman Catholic lay congregation having St Alexius as its patron, which was founded in Flanders in the 14th cent. and devotes itself to caring for the sick. Also known as Cellites: compare Cellite. adjective əˈlɛksɪən Of, belonging to, or designating this congregation. Origin Mid 18th century. From post-classical Latin Alexiani, plural from the name of St. Alexius (also Alexis), the congregation's probably legendary patron saint + -ani. Definition of Alexian in US English: Alexian nounəˈlɛksɪən Chiefly in plural A member of a Roman Catholic lay congregation having St Alexius as its patron, which was founded in Flanders in the 14th cent. and devotes itself to caring for the sick. Also known as Cellites: compare Cellite. adjectiveəˈlɛksɪən Of, belonging to, or designating this congregation. Origin Mid 18th century. From post-classical Latin Alexiani, plural from the name of St. Alexius (also Alexis), the congregation's probably legendary patron saint + -ani.
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