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    Jesuita (en. Jesuit)

    /xesuˈita/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    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.