archabbot

English

Etymology

arch- +‎ abbot

Noun

archabbot (plural archabbots)

(ecclesiastical) In certain Catholic (notably Benedictine) congregations, the title of the general superior, ranking above all other abbots, vested in a particular abbey, which hence is called an archabbey (usually its motherhouse, such as Beuron, which gave its name to a Benedictine congregation).

Translations

the title of the general superior in certain Catholic congregations

Dutch: aartsabt m
German: Erzabt m
Hungarian: főapát (hu)
Portuguese: arquiabade m

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