Jesuita (en. Jesuit)

/xesuˈita/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A person who belongs to the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order founded in the 16th century.
The jesuit taught philosophy classes at the university.
El jesuita impartió clases sobre filosofía en la universidad.
A religious individual who follows the rule of the Jesuits and promotes education and spirituality.
The jesuits have had a significant impact on education in Latin America.
Los jesuitas han tenido un gran impacto en la educación en América Latina.

Etymology

From Latin 'jesuita', which comes from 'Iesus' in reference to Jesus Christ.

Common Phrases and Expressions

action-oriented jesuit
A person active in social and educational work.
jesuita de acción
heartfelt jesuit
Someone with a strong religious vocation.
jesuita de corazón

Related Words

Society of Jesus
Religious order to which the jesuits belong.
Compañía de Jesús
jesuitical
Relating to the jesuits or their doctrines.
jesuítico

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person who is very clever or skilled in arguments.
Don’t be fooled, he is a jesuit in the debate.
No te dejes engañar, él es un jesuita en el debate.
Term used to describe someone who tries to manipulate situations to their advantage.
He always looks for a way to get his way; he is a true jesuit.
Siempre busca la manera de salir con la suya; es un verdadero jesuita.