Society of Jesus


Definition: Meaning of, Society of Jesus in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɒv;(ə)v ˈdʒiːzəs /

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  1. a Roman Catholic order founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in 1534 to defend Catholicism against the Reformation and to do missionary work among the heathen; it is strongly committed to education and scholarship
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Society of Jesus used in phrases

  • Society of Jesus, the
    1. 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
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