xavier

• Nom propre associé à saint François Xavier, missionnaire jésuite espagnol qui évangélisa le Japon, Ceylan et les Indes orientales (1506–1552).

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

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Proper nameA1formal

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

   Xavier (prénom masculin)

   • 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.

2. Historical figureB2formal

   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 François Xavier

   • 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.