abbot
/ˈæbət/ noun C1- The superior or head of an abbey or monastery. · The newly appointed abbot decided to take a tour of the abbey with the cardinal's emissary.
- The pastor or administrator of an order, including minor and major orders starting with the minor order of porter.
- A layman who received the abbey's revenues, after the closing of the monasteries.
Plural abbots
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