jesuitic

/ˌdʒɛsuːˈɪtɪk/ or /ˈdʒɛsuːɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Jesuits, especially in a derogatory way

“The media portrayed the Jesuitic influence as overly controlling.”

2. noun

a Jesuit, especially a Jesuit priest

“The Jesuitic leaders played a key role in the local community.”

Synonyms

  • Jesuit
  • ecclesiastic

Antonyms

  • anticlerical
  • secular