Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mother-superior
noun
/ˈmʌðər suˈpɪriər/
Definition
The head of a convent of nuns, responsible for the overall management and spiritual guidance of the community.
Examples
- The mother-superior addressed the community during the evening prayer.
- She was appointed as the mother-superior after years of dedicated service.
- The mother-superior plays a vital role in the decision-making processes of the convent.
Meaning
A title for a woman who governs a religious community of women, particularly within the context of Catholicism.
Synonyms
- abbess
- head nun
- superior
