Jesuit Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Jesuit" is mainly used as noun meaning "Jesuit", "Jesuit (adj.)" or "Jesuitical". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Jesuit"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Jesuit
  • Plural: die Jesuiten

Meanings of "Jesuit" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A member of the Society of Jesus"

"Jesuit", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Jesuit hielt eine beeindruckende Predigt.The Jesuit gave an impressive sermon.
  2. Viele Jesuiten sind als Lehrer tätig.Many Jesuits work as teachers.
  3. Ein Jesuit gründete die Schule im 17. Jahrhundert.A Jesuit founded the school in the 17th century.

2.) "Pertaining to Jesuits or their methods"

"Jesuit", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat eine jesuitische Ausbildung genossen.He received a Jesuit education.
  2. Die jesuitische Philosophie beeinflusste viele Denker.Jesuit philosophy influenced many thinkers.
  3. Seine jesuitische Haltung war deutlich erkennbar.His Jesuitical attitude was clearly recognizable.
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