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

The monk who is head of an abbey or monastery.

"The abbot led the evening prayers for the whole community."

name

A common English surname.

"Mr. Abbot has taught at the school for thirty years."

How to use abbot

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe male head of a monastery.

Easily confused with

abbess →

abbots plural, Abbots plural

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From Old English abbod, from Latin abbās ("father"), from Greek abbâs, from Aramaic ʼabbā ("father").

Origin: Latin

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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