Meaning
Jesuit
- a member of the Roman Catholic Society of Jesus
- a crafty, hypocritical, or scheming person (figurative)
In a sentence
Il professore di storia moderna era un gesuita molto colto.
The modern history professor was a very cultured Jesuit.
Non fidarti delle sue parole: si comporta come un gesuita.
Don't trust his words: he behaves like an intriguer.
I gesuiti fondarono numerosi collegi prestigiosi in tutta Europa.
The Jesuits founded numerous prestigious colleges throughout Europe.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gesuita | masculine · singular |
| gesuiti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Masculine ending in -a: plural is 'gesuiti'.
- Often capitalized (Gesuita) when referring directly to a member of the religious order.