Abbot

Pronunciation: /ˈæbət/

Definitions of abbot

noun a man who is the head of an abbey of monks

Example Sentences

A1 The abbot led the monks in prayer every morning.

A2 The abbot was known for his wisdom and kindness.

B1 The abbot oversaw the construction of a new monastery.

B2 The abbot's decision to expand the monastery was met with mixed reactions.

C1 The abbot's leadership transformed the monastery into a thriving community.

C2 The abbot's teachings on mindfulness and compassion were highly regarded by his followers.

Examples of abbot in a Sentence

formal The abbot of the monastery led the morning prayer service.

informal The abbot is in charge of the monks at the monastery.

slang Hey, did you hear about the abbot's latest prank on the novices?

figurative In this organization, the CEO is like the abbot of a monastery, guiding and leading the team.

Grammatical Forms of abbot

• past tense: abboted
• plural: abbots
• comparative: more abbot
• superlative: most abbot
• present tense: abbot
• future tense: will abbot
• perfect tense: have abboted
• continuous tense: am abboting
• singular: abbot
• positive degree: abbot
• infinitive: to abbot
• gerund: abboting
• participle: abboted

Origin and Evolution of abbot

First Known Use: 0900 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'abbot' originated from the Latin word 'abbas', which in turn came from the Greek word 'abba', meaning father.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'abbot' has retained its original meaning of a male religious leader in charge of an abbey or monastery. However, its usage has expanded to refer to any male head of a religious community or organization.