Claretian

1 of 2

adjective

Cla·​re·​tian

kləˈrēshən,

kla(a)ˈr-

: of or relating to the Claretians

Claretian

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a member of the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary founded in Vich, Spain, in 1849

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Anthony Claret (Antonio Maria Claret y Clara) †1870 Spanish priest who founded the order + English -ian

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