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Definition of Abbot
1. Noun. The superior of an abbey of monks.
Exact synonyms: Archimandrite
Specialized synonyms: Abbe
Generic synonyms: Superior
Derivative terms: Abbatial
Specialized synonyms: Abbe
Generic synonyms: Superior
Derivative terms: Abbatial
Definition of Abbot
1. n. The superior or head of an abbey.
Definition of Abbot
1. Noun. The superior or head of an abbey or monastery. ¹
2. Noun. One of a class of bishops whose sees were formerly abbeys. ''"Encyclopedia Britannica"'' ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Abbot
1. the superior of a monastery [n -S]