Meaning & use
abbot
The head monk in charge of a monastery.
See it in a sentence
The abbot welcomed the new monks and explained the monastery's daily routine.
Visitors sought advice from the elderly abbot, known for his quiet wisdom.
A note on using this word
The female equivalent of an abbot, who leads a convent of nuns, is called an abbess.
Words with a similar meaning
This term is best learned through its definition and examples.
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “abbot”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.