IGNATIAN


Meaning of IGNATIAN in English

I. (ˈ)ig|nāsh(ē)ən adjective

Usage: usually capitalized

1.

[St. Ignati us of Loyola (Iñigo de Oñez y Loyola) died 1556 Spanish soldier & ecclesiastic + English -an ]

a. : of or relating to St. Ignatius of Loyola

b. : of or relating to the Society of Jesus founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola

2.

[St. Ignati us, bishop of Antioch + English -an ]

: of, relating to, or characteristic of St. Ignatius, bishop of Antioch

II. noun

( -s )

Usage: usually capitalized

1. : a follower of St. Ignatius, bishop of Antioch

2. : a follower of St. Ignatius of Loyola

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