Abbot
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæb.ət/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Abbot is a noun meaning The superior or head of an abbey or monastery.
Meaning
The superior or head of an abbey or monastery.
More Meanings
- The pastor or administrator of an order, including minor and major orders starting with the minor order of porter.
- A layman who received the abbey's revenues, after the closing of the monasteries.
- (archaic, British slang) A brothel-owner's husband or lover.
- (archaic, British slang) A ponce; a man employed by a prostitute to find clients, and who may also act as a bodyguard or equivalent to a bouncer.
Example Sentences
The newly appointed abbot decided to take a tour of the abbey with the cardinal's emissary.
Word Forms
- abbots
Synonyms for abbot
Depending on context, synonyms include archimandrite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include archimandrite, priest, chaplain, reverend, father, elect.
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