Jesuit

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛzjuɪt/

Definitions of Jesuit

noun a member of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious order founded by St. Ignatius Loyola in 1534

Example Sentences

A1 The Jesuit priest taught the children at the school.

A2 The Jesuit order was founded by Ignatius of Loyola.

B1 The Jesuit missionaries traveled to distant lands to spread Christianity.

B2 The Jesuit educational system is known for its rigorous academic standards.

C1 The Jesuit philosophy emphasizes critical thinking and social justice.

C2 The Jesuit priest was instrumental in negotiating peace between the warring factions.

Examples of Jesuit in a Sentence

formal The Jesuit priest delivered a thought-provoking sermon at the cathedral.

informal My cousin is studying to become a Jesuit priest.

slang I heard that Jesuits are really strict in their teachings.

figurative The Jesuit approach to education focuses on holistic development.

Grammatical Forms of Jesuit

• past tense: Jesuited
• plural: Jesuits
• comparative: more Jesuit
• superlative: most Jesuit
• present tense: Jesuits
• future tense: will Jesuit
• perfect tense: have Jesuited
• continuous tense: is Jesuiting
• singular: Jesuit
• positive degree: Jesuit
• infinitive: to Jesuit
• gerund: Jesuiting
• participle: Jesuiting

Origin and Evolution of Jesuit

First Known Use: 1540 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'Jesuit' originated from the Latin word 'Iesus' meaning Jesus, and was used to refer to members of the Society of Jesus, a religious order founded by Ignatius of Loyola in the 16th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to members of the Society of Jesus, the word 'Jesuit' has evolved to also have broader connotations related to cunning or deceitful behavior in some contexts.