Definition: Meaning of, Society of Jesus, the in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ ɒv;(ə)v ˈdʒiːzəs ðə;ðɪ;ðiː /
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the formal name of the JESUIT s, a large and respected society of Roman Catholic priests, which was established in the 16th century by St IGNATIUS LOYOLA to do MISSIONARY work (= to spread the Catholic religion) and to set up Catholic universities in many parts of the world