Definition & Meaning of "abbot"in English

Abbot

the male spiritual leader and administrator of an abbey, monastery, or group of monasteries

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Human

Composition

Simple

Countable

singular

gender specific

Plural form

abbots

Masculine Singular

abbot

Female Singular

abbess

neutral form

monastic leader

Examples

Let us gather in the chapel to listen to the abbot's sermon, as his words always bring clarity and inspiration.

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