abbot

/'æbət/

Thân thiện

The abbot leads the monks in prayer in the monastery chapel.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The superior of an abbey of monks: An abbot is the man who is the head or superior of a monastery (an abbey) for monks. He holds a position of authority and spiritual leadership within the community.

Usage

• The word "abbot" is a countable noun. It is used to refer to the specific person holding this leadership role.
• It is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when referring to a specific individual (e.g., ), or by an indefinite article when referring to the role in general (e.g., ).

Examples

• The abbot led the morning prayers in the chapel.
• After many years of service, Brother Martin was elected abbot.
• We sought guidance from the abbot of the local monastery.

Advanced Usage

• "Abbot nullius" or "Abbot ordinary": A title for an abbot who has quasi-episcopal authority over a territory not part of a diocese.
• "Abbot primate": The head of a confederation of monastic congregations.
• The feminine equivalent of an abbot is an abbess, who leads a community of nuns.

Variants and Related Words

• Abbacy (n): The office, term, or jurisdiction of an abbot.
  • He served his abbacy with great wisdom.
• Abbatial (adj): Of or relating to an abbot, abbess, or abbey.
  • The abbatial blessings were given to the new members.

Synonyms

• Superior: The head of a religious community.
• Father superior: Another term for the head of a monastery or religious order for men.

Idioms and Phrases

• "To be received by the abbot": An idiom meaning to be welcomed or given an audience by someone in a high position of authority within a closed community.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the superior of an abbey of monks

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