A.M.D.G.

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abbreviation

for the greater glory of God: motto of the Jesuits.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Origin of A.M.D.G.

From Latin ad majōrem Deī glōriam

Words nearby A.M.D.G.

ambush bug, ambystomid, AMC, Amchitka, AMD, A.M.D.G., am-dram, amdt., A.M.E., ameba, amebiasis

British Dictionary definitions for A.M.D.G.

AMDG

abbreviation for

ad majorem Dei gloriam (the Jesuit motto)

Word Origin for AMDG

Latin: to the greater glory of God

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