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Jesuitism
/ ˈdʒɛzjʊɪˌtɪzəm /
noun
- theology or practices of the Jesuits
- informal.subtle and equivocating arguments; casuistry
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Other Words From
- an·ti-Jes·u·it·ism noun
- an·ti-Jes·u·it·ry noun
- pro-Jes·u·it·ism noun
- pro-Jes·u·it·ry noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Jesuitism1
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Example Sentences
It is a compendium of Jesuitism, and should be looked upon as a warning to the citizens of this new world.
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But it was never anything else than the Jesuitism of liberty, a trick of the bourgeoisie to isolate the workmen.
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Jesuitism is not to parade in full uniform, nor is it to lurk privily under never so humble a roof.
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This "nonplussed" the self-confident and vain Amanda; all she could answer was, that "that was fine Jesuitism."
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Jesuitism has grafted its faith upon the superstitions of the Montezumas, and a curious fruitage is the result.
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