noun
Uncommon
abbot
A-buht
Abbot (noun) means the monk who is head of an abbey or monastery. Example: “The abbot led the evening prayers for the whole community.”
noun
1
The monk who is head of an abbey or monastery.
"The newly appointed abbot decided to take a tour of the abbey with the cardinal's emissary."
"The abbot led the evening prayers for the whole community."
name
1
A common English surname.
"Mr. Abbot has taught at the school for thirty years."
How to use abbot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe male head of a monastery.
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Etymology
From Old English abbod, from Latin abbās ("father"), from Greek abbâs, from Aramaic ʼabbā ("father").
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Frequently asked questions
What does “abbot” mean?
The word “abbot” means the monk who is head of an abbey or monastery. In plain terms, the male head of a monastery.
How do you pronounce “abbot”?
“Abbot” is pronounced A-buht (/ˈæbət/ in IPA).
How do you use “abbot” in a sentence?
Here is “abbot” used in a sentence: “The abbot led the evening prayers for the whole community.”
What part of speech is “abbot”?
Depending on how it is used, “abbot” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “abbot” come from?
The word “abbot” comes from Latin. From Old English abbod, from Latin abbās ("father"), from Greek abbâs, from Aramaic ʼabbā ("father").
Is “abbot” a common word?
“Abbot” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “abbot” have?
“Abbot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the monk who is head of an abbey or monastery.
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