Alexian

noun

Alex·​ian
ə-ˈlek-shən,
-ˈlek-sē-ən
plural -s
: a member of a Roman Catholic order devoted to care of the sick

Word History

Etymology

St. Alexius, 5th century Roman Christian founder of the order + English -an

First Known Use

1765, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Alexian was in 1765

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“Alexian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alexian. Accessed 29 Jan. 2023.

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