Salesian

[ suh-lee-zhuhn, -shuhn ]

noun

1. a member of the Society of St. Francis de Sales, a congregation founded in Turin in 1845 and engaged chiefly in missionary and educational work.

adjective

1. of or relating to St. Francis de Sales or the Salesians.

Salesian

/ -ʒjən; səˈliːzjən /

adjective

1. of or relating to St Francis of Sales or to the religious orders founded by him or by St John Bosco in his name See also Visitation

noun

1. a member of a Salesian order, esp a member of the Society of St Francis of Sales founded in Turin by St John Bosco (1854), and dedicated to all types of educational work

Word History and Origins

Origin of Salesian¹

St. Francis of Sales + -ian

Word History and Origins

Origin of Salesian¹

C19: from Sales

Example Sentences

“Always believe in yourself,” he said last week by phone when asked what he’d tell current Salesian football players, who have advanced to the Southern Section Division 8 semifinals.

From Los Angeles Times

When Deommodore Lenoir was a sophomore at Los Angeles Salesian High, the resident of South L.A. said he cried after receiving his first college football scholarship offer.

From Los Angeles Times

Coach Anthony Atkins said he uses Lenoir’s success to give Salesian players hope and clarity.

From Los Angeles Times

Matthias coach Devah Thomas and Salesian coach Anthony Atkins used to be assistants at Salesian under coach Angelo Jackson.

From Los Angeles Times

Salesian at Cantwell-Sacred Heart, 7 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times