Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jesuita

noun
heh-ZOO-ee-tah
Definition
Jesuit
Examples
  • She studied the techniques of the Jesuita in her history class.
  • The Jesuita are known for their educational institutions around the world.
  • He described his journey with the Jesuita as transformative.
Meaning
A member of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious order founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1534.
Synonyms
  • Society of Jesus
  • Jesuits
  • Catholic missionary