Jesuitism

[ jezh-oo-i-tiz-uhm, jez-oo-, jez-yoo- ]

noun

1. the system, principles, or practices of the Jesuits.
2. (often lowercase) a principle or practice, as casuistry, equivocation, or craft, ascribed to the Jesuits by their opponents.

Jesuitism

/ ˈdʒɛzjʊɪˌtɪzəm /

noun

1. theology or practices of the Jesuits
2. informal.
   subtle and equivocating arguments; casuistry

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Jesuitism¹

First recorded in 1600–10; Jesuit + -ism

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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