Basilian
noun
Ba·sil·i·an
bə-ˈzi-lē-ən 
: a member of the monastic order founded by St. Basil in the fourth century in Cappadocia
Basilian
adjective
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Detroit Cristo Rey High School is supported by the IHM sisters (Marian High School) and Basilian Priests (Catholic Central).
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“Basilian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Basilian. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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