abbott
word
/ˈæbət/
A-buht
/ˈæbət/
A-buht
Definition
An abbott is the male head of a monastery, especially in some Christian religious traditions. He is responsible for leading the religious community and managing the monastery.
Usage & Nuances
This is a formal religious noun, often seen in historical, literary, or church contexts. The usual modern English spelling is 'abbot' with one 't'; 'abbott' is more often a surname, so learners should be careful not to confuse them.
Spanish: abadPortuguese (BR): abadePortuguese (PT): abadeChinese (Simplified): 修道院院长Chinese (Traditional): 修道院院長Hindi: मठाधीशArabic: رئيس الديرBengali: অ্যাবটRussian: аббатJapanese: 修道院長Vietnamese: viện trưởngKorean: 수도원장Turkish: başrahipUrdu: صیوم خانہ کا سردار – ایبٹ (اصلی عہدہ)Indonesian: kepala biara
Example Sentences
People asked the abbott for advice.
basic
The abbott spoke to the monks in the hall.
basic
The old abbott lived in a stone monastery.
basic
In the film, the abbott is calm, but everyone else is panicking.
natural
She said the abbott welcomed visitors with surprising warmth.
natural
I had to look up what an abbott actually does.
natural