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