Jesuit Order (Noun)
Meaning
A Roman Catholic order founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola in 1534 to defend Catholicism against the Reformation and to do missionary work among the heathen; it is strongly committed to education and scholarship.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Jesuit Order, founded by Saint Ignatius of Loyola, is one of the most prominent and respected Catholic orders worldwide.
- He joined the Jesuit Order after completing his studies in theology and philosophy.
- The Jesuit Order has a long history of establishing educational institutions across the globe.
- As a member of the Jesuit Order, Father Xavier spent years preaching in Asia and Africa.
- The Jesuit Order played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation during the 16th century.