What is another word for jesuit?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛzjuːɪt] (IPA)

The word "Jesuit" has several synonyms that can be used to refer to the members of the Society of Jesus, a Christian religious order founded by Ignatius of Loyola in the 16th century. Some common synonyms for "Jesuit" are "Society of Jesus," "Jesuit order," "Jesuitical," and "Jesuiter." These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the Jesuit community and their distinctive mission of education and service to the Church. Other related words, such as "Ignatian," "loyalist," and "Jesuistic," may also be used to refer to the beliefs and practices associated with the Jesuits and their influence on the Catholic Church.

Synonyms for Jesuit:

What are the hypernyms for Jesuit?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    religious order, Catholic order, order of priests.

What are the hyponyms for Jesuit?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for jesuit (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Jesuit?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Jesuit

"I speak of Carvalho's death," answered the jesuit, calmly.
"The Prime Minister"
W.H.G. Kingston
The jesuit and his young companion, having concluded their search, seated themselves on the stone from which the first had risen.
"The Prime Minister"
W.H.G. Kingston
"Heaven forbid," interrupted the jesuit.
"The Prime Minister"
W.H.G. Kingston

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