释义 |
vin·cen·tian I. \vinˈsenchən\ noun (-s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Saint Vincent de Paul died 1660 French Roman Catholic priest + English -an, n. suffix 1. : a member of a Roman Catholic society of priests founded in 1625 by St. Vincent de Paul and devoted to conducting missions and clerical seminaries — called also Lazarist 2. : sister of charity II. \(ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ adjective Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Saint Vincent de Paul died 1660 + English -an, adjective suffix 1. : of, relating to, or founded by St. Vincent de Paul 2. : of or relating to the Vincentians |