C1 noun Neutre

exmarist

/ˌɛksˈmærɪst/

A person who was formerly a member of the Marist Brothers or the Society of Mary, or a former student who attended a Marist educational institution. It refers to someone who maintains an identity or connection with the Marist tradition after leaving the formal organization.

Exemples

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1

He met up with a fellow exmarist to discuss their time at the boarding school.

He met up with a fellow exmarist to discuss their time at the boarding school.

2

The association's primary goal is to foster a professional network among every exmarist in the region.

The association's primary goal is to foster a professional network among every exmarist in the region.

3

My uncle is an exmarist, so he still follows the rugby team's progress very closely.

My uncle is an exmarist, so he still follows the rugby team's progress very closely.

Famille de mots

Nom
exmarist
Adjectif
exmarist
Apparenté
Marist
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Ex' (former) + 'Marist' (follower of Mary). It's like an 'Ex-student' of a 'Marist' school.

Quiz rapide

After twenty years, the _____ decided to organize a reunion for his former classmates from St. Joseph's.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : exmarist

Exemples

1

He met up with a fellow exmarist to discuss their time at the boarding school.

everyday

He met up with a fellow exmarist to discuss their time at the boarding school.

2

The association's primary goal is to foster a professional network among every exmarist in the region.

formal

The association's primary goal is to foster a professional network among every exmarist in the region.

3

My uncle is an exmarist, so he still follows the rugby team's progress very closely.

informal

My uncle is an exmarist, so he still follows the rugby team's progress very closely.

4

Sociological analysis of the exmarist cohort indicates a high level of community engagement in post-religious life.

academic

Sociological analysis of the exmarist cohort indicates a high level of community engagement in post-religious life.

5

Leveraging the exmarist network proved vital for securing the initial round of venture capital.

business

Leveraging the exmarist network proved vital for securing the initial round of venture capital.

Famille de mots

Nom
exmarist
Adjectif
exmarist
Apparenté
Marist

Collocations courantes

exmarist association exmarist association
fellow exmarist fellow exmarist
exmarist community exmarist community
exmarist reunion exmarist reunion
prominent exmarist prominent exmarist

Phrases Courantes

the exmarist network

the exmarist network

active exmarist member

active exmarist member

exmarist old boy

exmarist old boy

Souvent confondu avec

exmarist vs Marxist

A Marxist follows the political/economic theories of Karl Marx, while an exmarist is a former member/student of the Marist order.

exmarist vs exorcist

An exorcist is someone who performs the religious practice of evicting demons; the words share some phonetic similarities but are unrelated.

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Notes d'usage

The term is most frequently used in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa where Marist Brothers schools are common. It can refer to both those who were once in religious life and those who are simply school alumni.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell it as 'ex-marist' with a hyphen, although both forms are used, 'exmarist' is a common consolidated form in specific community literature. Don't confuse it with general alumni unless they attended a Marist school.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Ex' (former) + 'Marist' (follower of Mary). It's like an 'Ex-student' of a 'Marist' school.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'ex' (out of, former) combined with 'Marist,' referring to the Society of Mary (Marists) founded by Marcellin Champagnat.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun often used as an attributive noun (e.g., exmarist dinner) plural is exmarists
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Contexte culturel

The word is deeply tied to the global Catholic education system, particularly the Marist Brothers' legacy in English-speaking former colonies.

Quiz rapide

After twenty years, the _____ decided to organize a reunion for his former classmates from St. Joseph's.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : exmarist

Mots lis

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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