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A.M.D.G.

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  1. for the greater glory of God: motto of the Jesuits.
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Origin of A.M.D.G.

From the Latin word ad majōrem Deī glōriam
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British Dictionary definitions for amdg

AMDG

abbreviation for
  1. ad majorem Dei gloriam (the Jesuit motto)
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Word Origin

Latin: to the greater glory of God
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