jesuit

Everyday

1. (church) A Jesuit is a member of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic order of priests and brothers founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in 1540. tree →
2. (old, insult) In the past, «jesuitical» was used as an unfair insult for someone thought to be sly in argument. tree →

In the lessons

Religion and history lessons: Jesuits are known for schools and universities, missions around the world and science. Pope Francis was a Jesuit. Many schools and colleges in the USA, Ireland and Australia are Jesuit schools.

Examples

• He goes to a Jesuit school. tree →
• The Jesuits were founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola. tree →
• Jesuit missionaries travelled to China and South America. tree →
• Pope Francis was the first Jesuit pope. tree →
• Jesuit priests often work as teachers. tree →
• Some Jesuits were also scientists and astronomers. tree →

Note

Capital letter: Jesuit. Plural: Jesuits. Say «JEZ-yoo-it». The old insult sense is unfair; avoid it.

In Jewish tradition

Religion and history lessons: Jesuits are known for schools and universities, missions around the world and science. Pope Francis was a Jesuit. Many schools and colleges in the USA, Ireland and Australia are Jesuit schools.

Examples

• In associating the particular letters to each planet the learned Jesuit Kircher allots Beth to the Sun, Gimel to Venus, Daleth to Mercury, Kaph to Luna, Peh to Saturn, Resh to Jupiter, and Tau to Mars. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

Capital letter: Jesuit. Plural: Jesuits. Say «JEZ-yoo-it». The old insult sense is unfair; avoid it.