Jesuit's
|jez-ju-it|
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/ˈdʒɛzjuɪt/
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/ˈdʒɛzjʊɪt/
(Jesuit)
member of the Society of Jesus
Etymology
'Jesuit' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'Iesuita', where 'Iesu-' meant 'Jesus'.
'Jesuit' changed from Medieval Latin 'Iesuita' into French 'jésuite' and eventually became the modern English word 'Jesuit'.
Initially, it meant 'a member of the Society of Jesus'; over time this core meaning has remained, though in some languages and contexts it also acquired secondary senses such as 'cunning or casuistic person'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
possessive form of 'Jesuit' — belonging to or associated with a Jesuit (a member of the Society of Jesus).
I read the Jesuit's letter about the mission.
Synonyms
Noun 2
informal contraction of 'Jesuit is' or 'Jesuit has' (e.g., 'The Jesuit's arrived' = 'The Jesuit has arrived'), used in spoken or colloquial contexts.
The Jesuit's been here all morning.
Last updated: 2025/09/12 14:26