abbess in Greek
abbess in Greek is ηγουμένη — abbess means a woman who heads a convent of nuns, holding the same authority over her community that an abbot holds over monks.
abbess in Greek
ηγουμένη
Pronounced: igoumeni
A female superior or governess of a nunnery, or convent of nuns, having the same authority over the nuns which the abbots have over the monks. [First attested around 1150 to 1350]
What does "abbess" mean?
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noun A woman who heads a convent of nuns, holding the same authority over her community that an abbot holds over monks.
"The abbess was always after the nuns to keep the convent immaculately clean."
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abbess in a sentence
- The abbess was always after the nuns to keep the convent immaculately clean.
- The abbess welcomed the new novices into the convent.
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What is "abbess" in Greek?
"abbess" in Greek is ηγουμένη. abbess means: A woman who heads a convent of nuns, holding the same authority over her community that an abbot holds over monks.
How do you pronounce ηγουμένη?
"abbess" in Greek is ηγουμένη, pronounced "igoumeni".
How do you use "abbess" in a sentence?
Example: "The abbess welcomed the new novices into the convent." In Greek, "abbess" is ηγουμένη.
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