Franciscan

noun

Fran·​cis·​can fran-ˈsi-skən 

: a member of the Order of Friars Minor founded by St. Francis of Assisi in 1209 and dedicated especially to preaching, missions, and charities

Franciscan adjective

Examples of Franciscan in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Fresh Start Markets in Munster, Crown Point and Michigan City allow those in need to shop free of charge, thanks to a partnership between the Franciscan Health Foundation and the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, the release said. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2026

So there is this idea of a Franciscan who goes to Mongolia to establish a bridge. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 June 2026

Steyer was one of them, a hyper-energetic San Franciscan who wore tartan ties with a four-in-hand knot, committing to bundle a historic amount of money for Democrats who’d fight climate change. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 June 2026

As a longtime San Franciscan, Cooper said the earthquake’s story is kept alive through word-of-mouth. — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 30 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin Franciscus Francis

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined above