A person born in or a native of Bethlehem, or historically, a member of a Christian religious order.
From Bethlehem (Hebrew 'Beit Lahm' meaning 'house of bread') plus '-ite' suffix (denoting origin or membership). The term acquired religious meaning with monastic orders named after the holy city.
The Bethlehemites were a religious order founded to provide hospital care and burial services—they chose their name to honor the birthplace of Christ, giving their charitable work a spiritual identity.
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