Jesuit (Adjective)
Meaning
Having qualities characteristic of Jesuits or Jesuitism; "Jesuitical education".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The jesuit priest's intellectual curiosity and zeal for knowledge inspired his students to explore the depths of theology and philosophy.
- Her jesuit education had taught her to question authority and think critically about the world around her.
- The jesuit scholar's nuanced approach to biblical interpretation was influenced by his rigorous training in logic and rhetoric.
- The jesuit university's emphasis on social justice and community service reflected the order's commitment to caring for the marginalized.
- His jesuit upbringing had instilled in him a strong sense of moral discipline and personal responsibility.