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Meaning of the word abbot in English

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abbot

US /ˈæb.ət/
UK /ˈæb.ət/
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Noun

a man who is the head of an abbey of monks

Example:
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The abbot led the morning prayer.
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He was elected as the new abbot by the monastic community.
Synonym:
prior superior
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