Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abbess
Noun
ˈabəs
Definition
The female superior or head of a convent of nuns.
Examples
- The abbess led the service with grace and wisdom.
- During her tenure as abbess, she transformed the community’s spiritual practices.
- Many abbesses were known for their scholarship and leadership in the early medieval church.
Meaning
An abbess is a woman who holds a position of authority over a community of nuns and is responsible for their spiritual and administrative needs.
Synonyms
- Mother Superior
- Superior
- Head Nun
