jesuit order

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Noun jesuit order has 1 sense

Jesuit order, Society of Jesus - a Roman Catholic order founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in 1534 to defend Catholicism against the Reformation and to do missionary work among the heathen
--₁ is a kind of order, monastic order
--₁ has members: Jesuit

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Jesuit Order

Noun

1. A religious order of the Catholic Church, founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola, known for its educational, missionary, and intellectual work.

Sample Sentence: The Jesuit Order played a crucial role in spreading Catholicism around the world through their missionary efforts.

Adjective

1. Of or relating to the Jesuit Order.

Sample Sentence: The university was known for its Jesuit Order-inspired curriculum.

Verb

1. (Rare) To enlist or join the Jesuit Order.

Sample Sentence: After years of contemplation, John made the decision to jesuit order and dedicate his life to serving God.

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