abbess in Russian

abbess in Russian is [[настоя́тельница]] ([[монастыря́]]), аббати́са, игу́менья — 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 Russian

[[настоя́тельница]] ([[монастыря́]])

noun

Pronounced: [[nastoyatelnitsa]] ([[monastyrya]])

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]

аббати́са

noun

Pronounced: abbatisa

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]

игу́менья

noun

Pronounced: igumenya

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]

аббатиса

noun

Pronounced: abbatisa

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?

noun A woman who heads a convent of nuns, holding the same authority over her community that an abbot holds over monks.
"The abbess welcomed the new novices into the convent."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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abbess in a sentence

The abbess welcomed the new novices into the convent.

Similar words in Russian

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Frequently asked questions

What is "abbess" in Russian?

"abbess" in Russian is [[настоя́тельница]] ([[монастыря́]]), аббати́са, игу́менья. 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 [[настоя́тельница]] ([[монастыря́]])?

"abbess" in Russian is [[настоя́тельница]] ([[монастыря́]]), pronounced "[[nastoyatelnitsa]] ([[monastyrya]])".

How do you use "abbess" in a sentence?

Example: "The abbess welcomed the new novices into the convent." In Russian, "abbess" is [[настоя́тельница]] ([[монастыря́]]), аббати́са, игу́менья.

Are there other ways to say "abbess" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "abbess": [[настоя́тельница]] ([[монастыря́]]), аббати́са, игу́менья, аббатиса.

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