Marianite
/ˈmɛːrɪənʌɪt/adjective
Designating a Catholic missionary and nursing congregation of women (the Marianite Sisters of the Holy Cross) founded in Le Mans in 1841; designating a member of this congregation.
noun
A member of a Christian sect or congregation based on particular veneration of the Virgin Mary. In quot. 1906: = Mariavite.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Catholic World. From Marian + -ite; in use as adjective after French Marianite.
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