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jesuits

n. plural-only
C1 Advanced US //ˈdʒɛʒuɪts// je·suits

n. members of the Society of Jesus, a group of Catholic priests and brothers. They are well known for their work in education, science, and helping people around the world.

n. members of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic religious order of men founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola. Historically associated with rigorous academic scholarship, missionary work, and the founding of educational institutions.


SIMPLE

The Jesuits founded many famous universities around the world.

CONTEXTUAL

The local high school is run by the Jesuits, who emphasize both academic excellence and social justice.

COMPLEX

Throughout the seventeenth century, the Jesuits served as influential advisors to European monarchs while simultaneously establishing complex missions across South America and East Asia.

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Usage

The term is the plural form of 'Jesuit'; it takes plural verb agreement and is always capitalized.

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