/ Dictionary / Index J Jesus: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Je•sus Pronunciation: ( jē'zus, -zuz), [key] — n. Also calledborn 4? b.c., crucified a.d. 29?, the source of the Christian religion. (“the Son of Sirach”) the author of the Apocryphal book of Ecclesiasticus, who lived in the 3rd century b.c. the supreme example of God's nature expressed through human beings. a male given name. —interj. (used as an oath or strong expression of disbelief, dismay, awe, disappointment, pain, etc.) Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: jesus (Thesaurus) Jesuit ware Jesus Christ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cautious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language