Marist

[ mair-ist, mar- ]

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

1. a member of a religious order founded in Lyons, France, in 1816 for missionary and educational work in the name of the Virgin Mary.

Marist

/ ˈmɛərɪst /

noun

1. a member of the Society of Mary, a religious congregation founded in 1824
2. a teacher or pupil in a school belonging to the Marist Order

adjective

1. of a Marist

Word History and Origins

Origin of Marist¹

From the French word Mariste, dating back to 1875–80. See Mary, -ist

Word History and Origins

Origin of Marist¹

C19: from French Mariste, from Marie Mary (the virgin)

Example Sentences

According to a PBS News/NPR/Marist poll and analysis, before President Biden quit the race the number of undecideds was just 3%.

From Salon

A recent Marist Poll suggests that 69 percent of New York City residents sampled think he should resign.

From Salon

Another poll released Thursday by Marist College shows the race in Pennsylvania also tied at 49% each.

From Salon

In a poll released Aug. 6, 58% of Latinos said they would support Harris, 7 percentage points more than last month, according to an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll of 1,613 adults conducted Aug. 1-4.

From Los Angeles Times

Black voters are enthusiastic about Harris’ candidacy, with a recent NPR/PBS/Marist poll showing an explosive gain from a 23-point lead in July amongst Black voters to a 54-point lead with Harris at the top of the ticket.

From Salon