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xavier

/ˈzeɪ.vi.ər/

Traducción: Nombre propio referido a un misionero y jesuita español, san Francisco Javier, que fundó misiones en Japón, Ceilán y las Indias Orientales (1506–1552). También se usa como nombre de pila.

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noun

formalcommon/ˈzeɪ.vi.ər/

incontable · nombre propio

A proper noun referring to a Spanish missionary and Jesuit who established missions in Japan, Ceylon, and the East Indies (1506–1552).

  • 🇪🇸Nombre propio referido a un misionero y jesuita español, san Francisco Javier, que fundó misiones en Japón, Ceilán y las Indias Orientales (1506–1552). También se usa como nombre de pila.
  1. Proper name A1 formal

    A male given name of Basque origin, meaning 'new house' or 'bright'.

    • Xavier is a popular name in many Spanish-speaking countries.
    • My friend Xavier is coming to the party tonight.
    • Saint Francis Xavier is a well-known historical figure.

    🇪🇸Javier

  2. Historical figure B2 formal

    Refers to Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552), a Spanish missionary and co-founder of the Jesuit order who established missions in Japan, Ceylon, and the East Indies.

    • Saint Francis Xavier traveled extensively to spread Christianity in Asia.
    • The missionary work of Xavier had a lasting impact on Japan.
    • Xavier is remembered as one of the greatest missionaries in history.

    🇪🇸San Francisco Javier

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