Abbot
noun
The man in charge of an abbey of monks.
He was appointed abbot of the local monastery.
Often appears as...
- the abbot's residence
- the abbot's chambers
noun
Used as a title given to some monks in certain Christian traditions.
He was addressed as Abbot John due to his leadership position in the monastery.
Often appears as...
- abbot so-and-so
- the abbot of such-and-such place
Usage tips
Religious
noun
The man in charge of an abbey of monks.
He was appointed abbot of the local monastery.
Often appears as...
- the abbot's residence
- the abbot's chambers
noun
Used as a title given to some monks in certain Christian traditions.
He was addressed as Abbot John due to his leadership position in the monastery.
Often appears as...
- abbot so-and-so
- the abbot of such-and-such place
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
The title 'abbot' is only used for males leading a monastery.
Sister Mary spoke to the abbot about the church event.
Pro Tip 2/3Leadership Role
An abbot is similar to a CEO, but for a religious community.
The abbot managed the monastery's funds carefully.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Order
Not all monks can become abbots; it's a special role often requiring election or appointment.
After years of service, Brother John was elected abbot.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
The title 'abbot' is only used for males leading a monastery.
Sister Mary spoke to the abbot about the church event.
Pro Tip 2/3Leadership Role
An abbot is similar to a CEO, but for a religious community.
The abbot managed the monastery's funds carefully.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Order
Not all monks can become abbots; it's a special role often requiring election or appointment.
After years of service, Brother John was elected abbot.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
The title 'abbot' is only used for males leading a monastery.
Sister Mary spoke to the abbot about the church event.
Pro Tip 2/3Leadership Role
An abbot is similar to a CEO, but for a religious community.
The abbot managed the monastery's funds carefully.
Pro Tip 3/3Specific Order
Not all monks can become abbots; it's a special role often requiring election or appointment.
After years of service, Brother John was elected abbot.
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Video examples
A Cameraman's Wild...
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Video examples
A Cameraman's Wild...
fact that there's a little bit of development and this has been preserved over the years nobody's messed with the abbot at so they can thrive here as a wildlife cameraman whenever I'm out on an assignment I'm always given a shot list a series of
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Thich Nhat Hanh
Vietnamese Clergyman
When I became a novice monk, I lived in a temple where the atmosphere was quite like in a family. The abbot is like a father and other monks are like your big brothers, your small, younger brothers. It is a kind of family.
Quote examples
Thich Nhat Hanh
Vietnamese Clergyman
When I became a novice monk, I lived in a temple where the atmosphere was quite like in a family. The abbot is like a father and other monks are like your big brothers, your small, younger brothers. It is a kind of family.
Example 1 of 1
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