Abbot

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ˈæbət/

Definitions

• The head of an abbey of monks.
• A superior of a monastery, often responsible for the spiritual and administrative leadership.

Usage Examples

• The abbot presided over the morning prayers.
• Under the guidance of the abbot, the monastery thrived.

Etymology

Derived from Old English "abbod," from Latin "abbas," which means "father."

Synonyms

• Prior
• Superior
• Head monk

Antonyms

• Novice
• Layperson

Translations

• Spanish: abad
• French: abbé
• German: Abt
• Italian: abate
• Portuguese: abade
• Russian: аббат (abbat)
• Chinese (Simplified): 修道院院长 (xiūdàoyuàn yuànzhǎng)
• Japanese: 修道院長 (shūdōin-chō)
• Korean: 수도원장 (sudowonjang)
• Arabic: أب (abb)
• Hindi: अभट (abhṭ)
• Bengali: আব্বা (ābbā)
• Punjabi: ਅਬਟ (abaṭ)
• Gujarati: અભોટ (abhōṭ)
• Marathi: अभट (abhṭ)
• Tamil: ஆப்டு (āṭu)
• Telugu: అభాట్ (abhāṭ)
• Malayalam: ആബൂത്ത് (ābūth)
• Kannada: ಅಬ್ಬಟ್ (abbāṭ)
• Odia: ଅବତ୍ (abata)
• Assamese: আবট (ābaṭ)
• Urdu: ابٹ (abbṭ)
• Manipuri: আবাবট (ābābaṭ)
• Sindhi: اٻٹ (abaṭ)

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Pronunciation may vary by region and local dialects.

Historical Usage

Historically, abbots played a crucial role in the administration of monastic life and were often influential in regional politics.

Cultural Nuances

In many cultures, the abbot is not only a religious leader but also a figure of authority and wisdom within the community.

More Information

The role of an abbot has evolved over centuries, reflecting changes in monastic traditions and the broader social context.