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    Jesuíta (en. Jesuit)

    /xesuˈita/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Religious person belonging to the Catholic order founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in 1534.
    The Jesuit dedicated his life to education and mission work.
    El jesuita dedicó su vida a la educación y la misión.
    Person who is part of the Society of Jesus, known for their work in education and the promotion of faith.
    The school was founded by a community of Jesuits.
    El colegio fue fundado por una comunidad de jesuitas.
    Often associated with the defense and promotion of Catholic doctrine.
    Jesuits have been influential in the history of education in Latin America.
    Los jesuitas han sido influyentes en la historia de la educación en América Latina.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'jesuitas', from 'Jesus', referring to the Society of Jesus.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    committed Jesuit
    Jesuit who is actively involved in social or educational tasks.
    jesuita comprometido
    Jesuit court
    Reference to the communal way of life of the Jesuits.
    corte jesuítica

    Related Words

    Society of Jesus
    Catholic religious order founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
    Compañía de Jesús
    Jesuit education
    Educational method promoted by the Jesuits, focused on holistic formation.
    educación jesuítica

    Slang Meanings

    Informal term to refer to someone who is very academic.
    That guy is a Jesuit; he always has the right answer.
    Ese chico es un jesuita, siempre tiene la respuesta correcta.
    Ironic use to describe someone trying to be very religious.
    He is always talking about morality; he sounds like a Jesuit.
    Siempre está hablando de moral, parece un jesuita.