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A.M.D.G.

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

From Latin ad majōrem Deī glōriam

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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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