Society of Jesus
Proper noun
  1. An order of Roman Catholic clergy, the Jesuits, having a tradition of education, theological scholarship, and missionary work; formed during the 16th century.
Translations
  • German: Jesuiten, Gesellschaft Jesu
  • Portuguese: Companhia de Jesus
  • Russian: иезуи́тский о́рден
  • Spanish: Compañía de Jesús



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