Loyola

American

[loi-oh-luh] / lɔɪˈoʊ lə /

noun

Saint Ignatius of Iñigo López de Loyola, 1491–1556, Spanish soldier and ecclesiastic: founder of the Society of Jesus.

Loyola British

/ lɔɪˈəʊlə /

noun

See Ignatius Loyola

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Junior Zion Phelps, in his first season running track for Loyola and a defensive back and receiver in football, is the king of the 100 meters vs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The 18-year-old freshman should be with her family and catching them up on what’s new at Chicago’s Loyola University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

In the Loyola Marymount poll, unlike the other polls, respondents were given brief descriptions of the candidates, including their occupations and political priorities.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Loyola 12, Paramount 2: Jack Murray contributed three hits for the Cubs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

"Well," I said, "I went to Loyola with Bishop Manning."

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

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