jesuit

Meanings

• noun

  A member of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious order founded in 1540 by St. Ignatius Loyola.

  - "The Jesuit order was founded in the 16th century."
  - "St. Ignatius Loyola established the Jesuit order in 1540."

• adjective

  Relating to or being a member of the Society of Jesus.

  - "The Jesuit priest gave a sermon at the church."
  - "Jesuit education is renowned for its rigor and academic excellence."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jesuit
deist , rehearse , peasants , pleasants

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Variants

List of all variants of jesuit that leads to same result
Jesuit , Jesuits , jesuitic , jesuitical , jesuitically , jesuitism , jesuitisms , jesuitries , jesuitry

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Etymology

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The Society of Jesus was founded by Ignatius Loyola and six companions in 1540. The name 'Jesuit' comes from 'Societas Iesu,' which means 'Society of Jesus' in Latin.

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Trivia

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1. The Jesuits were the first European missionaries to reach Japan and China.

2. The Jesuit order is the largest religious order in the Roman Catholic Church.

3. The Jesuit motto is 'Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,' which means 'For the Greater Glory of God'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ignatian Spirituality: A spirituality founded by St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits. It emphasizes discernment, finding God in all things, and serving others.

2. Jesuit Education: A system of education founded by the Jesuits that emphasizes academic rigor, critical thinking, and the development of the whole person.

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Culture

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The Jesuits have had a profound impact on Western culture, particularly in education and missionary work. They are known for their rigorous education system and their contributions to various fields, including philosophy, literature, and science.

How to Memorize "jesuit"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a black and white photograph of a group of Jesuit priests in their traditional robes, standing in front of a grand old church.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Jesuit' with the image of a wise, scholarly person, dedicated to serving others and seeking knowledge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'Jolly Jesters' to help remember the word 'Jesuit': J - Jesuits, O - Originally from, L - 1540, L - Loyola, Y - Yielding, S - Service.

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