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    Jésuite (en. Jesuit)

    /ʒe.sy.it/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Member of the Catholic religious order founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in the 16th century.
    The Jesuits played a major role in education in Europe.
    Les jésuites ont joué un rôle majeur dans l'éducation en Europe.
    A person who adopts Jesuit methods in education or relations with others.
    He was educated by Jesuits and became an excellent speaker.
    Il a été formé par des jésuites et est devenu un excellent orateur.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Latin 'jesuita', derived from 'Jesuitae', designating the members of the Jesuit order.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be a Jesuit
    To act strategically or cunningly in a given situation.
    être un jésuite
    Jesuit school
    Educational institution run by members of the Jesuit order, known for its academic rigor.
    école jésuite

    Related Words

    jesuitism
    Doctrine or practices particular to the Jesuits.
    jésuitisme
    jesuitical
    Related to the Jesuits or their methods.
    jésuitique

    Slang Meanings

    Jesuit as a synonym for schemer
    He is so Jesuit in his negotiations, always plotting.
    Il est tellement jésuite dans ses négociations, toujours en train de manigancer.
    Jesuit used to describe someone who is very intelligent
    This guy is a Jesuit, he picks up everything quickly.
    Ce type est un jésuite, il comprend tout rapidement.