Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abbot
noun
/ˈæb.ət/
Definition
The head of an abbey of monks.
Examples
- The abbot of the monastery welcomed visitors with warmth.
- After years of dedication, he was appointed abbot, overseeing the monks’ spiritual life.
- The abbot led the community in prayer each morning.
Meaning
A religious leader responsible for governing an abbey and its monks.
Synonyms
- abbess (for female equivalent)
- head monk
- monastic leader
