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I like characters like Ignatius Reilly in 'A Confederacy of Dunces' and Ricky Gervais's character in 'The Office.' They think one thing about themselves, but the truth is as far from that as it can be. So I began to think about how to put that kind of character in a book for kids.
Stephan Pastis

Meaning of "Ignatius" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF IGNATIUS

Ignatius  [ɪɡˈneɪʃɪəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IGNATIUS

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Ignatius is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES IGNATIUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ignatius

Ignatius is a male given name of presumed Latin or Etruscan origin, believed to mean "fiery one". It may refer to...

Definition of Ignatius in the English dictionary

The definition of Ignatius in the dictionary is Saint, surnamed Theophorus. died ?110 ad, bishop of Antioch. His seven letters, written on his way to his martyrdom in Rome, give valuable insight into the early Christian Church. Feast day: Oct 17 or Dec 17 or 20.

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Aquarius
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croceous
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curious
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galimatias
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genius
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hilarious
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Lucretius
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Manutius
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meliaceous
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Mencius
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menthaceous
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miscellaneous
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obvious
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prescious
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previous
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Propertius
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serious
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Statius
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various
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IGNATIUS

Ifni
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iftar
IG
Igbo
IGBP
IGC
Igdrasil
IGFET
igloo
iglu
IGM
Ignatiev
Ignatius Loyola

WORDS THAT END LIKE IGNATIUS

Aldus Manutius
Antonius
Celsius
Claudius
Comenius
Confucius
gladius
Grotius
ignotum per ignotius
Marius
Mauritius
Prudentius
radius
Sagittarius
sestertius
Sibelius
Sirius
Stradivarius
tertius
Vilnius

Synonyms and antonyms of Ignatius in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Ignatius» into 25 languages

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伊格内修斯
1,325 millions of speakers

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Ignacio
570 millions of speakers

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Ignatius
510 millions of speakers

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इग्नाटियस
380 millions of speakers
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اغناطيوس
280 millions of speakers

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Игнатий
278 millions of speakers

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Inácio
270 millions of speakers

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ইগ্নাতিয়ুস
260 millions of speakers

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Ignace
220 millions of speakers

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Ignatius
190 millions of speakers

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Ignatius
180 millions of speakers

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聖イグナティウス
130 millions of speakers

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이그나티우스
85 millions of speakers

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Ignatius
85 millions of speakers
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Ignatius
80 millions of speakers

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இக்னேசியஸ்
75 millions of speakers

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इग्नाटियस
75 millions of speakers

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Ignatius
70 millions of speakers

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Ignazio
65 millions of speakers

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Ignacy
50 millions of speakers

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Ігнатій
40 millions of speakers

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Ignatius
30 millions of speakers
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Ιγνατίου
15 millions of speakers
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Ignatius
14 millions of speakers
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Ignatius
10 millions of speakers
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Ignatius
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Ignatius

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2 QUOTES WITH «IGNATIUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Ignatius.
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Christopher Durang
I didn't have a teacher like Sister Mary Ignatius.
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Stephan Pastis
I like characters like Ignatius Reilly in 'A Confederacy of Dunces' and Ricky Gervais's character in 'The Office.' They think one thing about themselves, but the truth is as far from that as it can be. So I began to think about how to put that kind of character in a book for kids.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IGNATIUS»

Discover the use of Ignatius in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Ignatius and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Confederacy of Dunces
"A Confederacy of Dunces" is an American comic masterpiece. John Kennedy Toole's hero is one Ignatius J. Reilly, "huge, obese, fractious, fastidious, and a latter-day Gargantua, a Don Quixote of the French Quarter.
John Kennedy Toole, 2007
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Ignatius of Loyola: The Spiritual Exercises and Selected Works
The General Introduction is an intellectual and spiritual biography that sketches the fascinating steps by which, largely through mystical favors from God, Ignatius reached his inspiring worldview, with everything in it ordered to the ...
Saint Ignatius (of Loyola), George E. Ganss, 1991
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Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament
The only Catholic Study Bible based on the Revised Standard Version 2nd Catholic Edition, the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible New Testament brings together all of the books of the New Testament and the penetrating study tools developed by ...
Ignatius Press, Curtis Mitch, 2010
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Body of Lies: A Novel
The novel made into the major motion picture released October 2008, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe: "Clever [and] well-paced, Body of Lies is hard to put down."—John Miller, Wall Street Journal CIA soldier Roger Ferris has ...
David Ignatius, 2008
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The Autobiography of St. Ignatius Loyola, with Related Documents
It then spans the nextseventeen years up to the arrival of Ignatius and his early companions in Rome...These years are the central years of Ignatius's life.
Saint Ignatius (of Loyola), John C. Olin, 1974
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Ignatius Rising: The Life of John Kennedy Toole
This biography of the author of the classic comedic novel "A Confederacy of Dunces" explores Toole's dark, tragic, bizarre, and amazing life, and the origins of the beloved characters of his book. 25 halftones.
René Pol Nevils, Deborah George Hardy, 2005
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A 12-Step Approach to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius
Campus Minister and Chemical Dependency Counselor Jim Harbaugh, S.J., utilizes the 12-step format of Alcoholics Anonymous as a means of introducing the reader to the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius.
Jim Harbaugh, 1997
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A Pilgrim's Journey: The Autobiography of Ignatius of Loyola
These critical years reveal the incredible transformation and spiritual growth in the soul of a great saint and the events that helped to bring about that change in his life. This classic work merits a long life.
Saint Ignatius (of Loyola), Joseph N. Tylenda, 2001
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Unlikely Companions: C.G. Jung on the Spritual Exercises of ...
Kenneth Becker demonstrates, in this engaging study, that these two intellectual and spiritual giants bring great insight to each other's work.
Kenneth L. Becker, 2001
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The Text and Contexts of Ignatius Loyola's "Autobiography"
Ignatius Loyola's So-Called Autobiography builds upon recent scholarly consensus, examines the language of the text that Ignatius Loyola dictated as his legacy to fellow Jesuits late in life, and discusses relevant elements of the social, ...
John M. McManamon, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IGNATIUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Ignatius is used in the context of the following news items.
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David Ignatius: Our next Iranian challenge - The Commercial Appeal
David Ignatius. 12:03 AM, Jul 17, 2015. national and world commentary. WASHINGTON — The shrill Republican attacks on the Iran nuclear deal are an ... «Memphis Commercial Appeal, Jul 15»
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The Saint who inspires Pope Francis: St. Ignatius of Loyola
The upper portion of the sculpture "Saint Ignatius Loyola," by Juan Martinez Montanes The upper portion of the sculpture “Saint Ignatius Loyola ... «The Catholic Sun, Jul 15»
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St. Ignatius Council pays bill
IGNATIUS – The St. Ignatius Town Council expressed their disgust with the town's newly finished water project on July 7, as they voted to pay ... «Valleyjournal, Jul 15»
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David Ignatius: Israel Will Perceive Lifting UN Arms Embargo as …
'Washington Post' columnist David Ignatius says Israel will perceive lifting the UN arms embargo as a “direct threat.” Photo: Screenshot. «Algemeiner, Jul 15»
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What the Greek debt deal shows about power in Europe - The …
By David Ignatius July 13 .... David Ignatius writes a twice-a-week foreign affairs column and contributes to the PostPartisan blog. opinions. «Washington Post, Jul 15»
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Prince Saud al-Faisal took the long view: David Ignatius
By David Ignatius. WASHINGTON -- It was a measure of Prince Saud al-Faisal's skill as a diplomat that he helped sustain the long friendship ... «OregonLive.com, Jul 15»
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David Ignatius: Islamic State's brutality is boundless
Reporting about the Islamic State inevitably means watching their videos, and that's not something I would wish on anyone. The group has ... «Omaha World-Herald, Jul 15»
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Dueñas starts late, still wins Ignatius Run
Despite that, he still won the St. Ignatius Run at the South Road Properties by 63 seconds. Dueñas ran on a fast pace and was able to get in ... «Sun.Star, Jul 15»
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How Prince Saud al-Faisal artfully shaped the complex US-Saudi …
Share on Tumblr · Share on LinkedIn · Share on Pinterest · Share on Tumblr. Resize Text. Print Article. Comments 5. By David Ignatius July 10 ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
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David Ignatius: The Islamic State's orgy of brutality
WASHINGTON -- Reporting about the Islamic State inevitably means watching their videos, but that's not something I would wish on anyone. «Winston-Salem Journal, Jul 15»

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