Jesuits Meaning in English

word · lemma: jesuit

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Definition

Jesuits are members of a Roman Catholic religious order called the Society of Jesus, known for their work in education, missionary activity, and scholarship.

Usage & Nuances

Usually used in historical, religious, or educational contexts. The word refers specifically to members of the Society of Jesus, not all Catholic priests. Sometimes used in discussions of global missions or colonial history.

• Spanish: jesuitas
• Portuguese (BR): jesuítas
• Portuguese (PT): jesuítas
• Chinese (Simplified): 耶稣会士
• Chinese (Traditional): 耶穌會士
• Hindi: जेसुइट
• Arabic: اليسوعيون
• Bengali: যেসুইট (ধর্মীয় সংস্থা) - যেসুইটেরা
• Russian: иезуиты
• Japanese: イエズス会士
• Vietnamese: Dòng Tên - tu sĩ Dòng Tên
• Korean: 예수회 신부 - 예수회
• Turkish: Cizvitler
• Urdu: یسوعی
• Indonesian: Yesuit - Serikat Yesus

Example Sentences

The Jesuits founded many schools around the world.

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My history teacher talked about the Jesuits yesterday.

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Jesuits worked as missionaries in many countries.

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Some universities today were actually started by the Jesuits centuries ago.

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The influence of the Jesuits can still be seen in education systems worldwide.

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Have you ever visited a church built by the Jesuits?

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