Synonyms for
Jesuit
Definition
a member of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious order founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1534
Synonyms & similar words
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Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- Jesuit priest
- Jesuit order
- Jesuit education
- Jesuit school
- Jesuit missionary
- Jesuit theology
- Jesuit influence
Word family
noun Jesuit
adjective Jesuitical
Usage note
The term 'Jesuit' primarily refers to a member of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order. It can also be used adjectivally to describe something characterized by Jesuitical qualities, often implying cunning or equivocation, though this usage can be pejorative.
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Example sentences
- The Jesuit priest taught at the university for many years.
- The Jesuits established many schools and universities.
- The Jesuit order is known for its devotion to education and social justice.
- The Jesuits have a long history of missionary work around the world.
- The Jesuit community is an important part of the Catholic Church.
Quotes
'Give me a child for the first seven years and I will give you the man.' - Jesuit maxim
'The glory of God is man fully alive.' - Saint Irenaeus, Jesuit theologian
'It is not enough for me to love God if I do not love my neighbor.' - Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits