Marist

[ mair-ist, mar- ]

/ ˈmɛər ɪst, ˈmær- /

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

Origin of Marist

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

A Spaniard by birth, Victor Serna left home shy of his 14th birthday and entered the monastery to become a Marist brother.

Obama’s One Hand Clap With Castro |Doug McIntyre |December 24, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The poll comes from the McClatchy News Service and was conducted by Marist.

How Republicans Are Duping Members of Their Own Party |Michael Tomasky |December 13, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
Forty-eight percent of men said in a Marist poll this month that they are “very enthusiastic” about voting, the most of any group.

Losing the American Dream |Kirsten Powers |September 28, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
A recent Marist poll shows Gov. David Paterson with approval rating among New Yorkers of 17 percent.

Top Seven Moments From Sunday Talk |The Daily Beast Video |September 27, 2009 |DAILY BEAST

Sometimes when the old Marist priest comes here he makes me feel d——d uncomfortable.

The Ebbing Of The Tide |Louis Becke
But my concern now is with the work of the Marist Brothers who have made Albert their headquarters.

France and the Republic |William Henry Hurlbert

Marist

/ (ˈmɛərɪst) RC Church /

a member of the Society of Mary, a religious congregation founded in 1824

NZ a teacher or pupil in a school belonging to the Marist Order

of a Marist

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