Jesuit Definition

jĕzho͝o-ĭt, jĕzo͝o-, -yo͝o-
noun
A member of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious order for men, founded by Ignatius Loyola in 1534
Webster's New World
One given to subtle casuistry.
American Heritage
A crafty schemer; cunning dissembler.
Webster's New World
adjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of this society or its members.
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Singular:
Jesuit
Plural:
jesuits

Origin of Jesuit

  • French Jésuite from Jésus Jesus from Late Latin Iēsus Jesus1

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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