Abbots General

Pronunciation: /ˈæbəts ˈdʒɛnərəl/

Definitions of abbots general

noun a title given to the head of certain monastic orders or congregations

Example Sentences

A1 The abbots general oversee the monks in the monastery.

A2 The abbots general are responsible for the administration of multiple monasteries.

B1 The abbots general convene annually to discuss matters related to the monastic order.

B2 The abbots general have the authority to make decisions that affect all the monasteries under their jurisdiction.

C1 The abbots general are highly respected figures in the religious community.

C2 The abbots general are considered to be the spiritual leaders of the entire monastic order.

Examples of abbots general in a Sentence

formal The abbots general are responsible for overseeing the entire order of monks.

informal The abbots general are like the bosses of all the monks.

slang Those abbots general sure have a lot of power in the monastery.

figurative The abbots general are the shepherds guiding their flock of monks.

Grammatical Forms of abbots general

• plural: abbots general
• comparative: more abbot general
• superlative: most abbot general
• present tense: abbot general
• future tense: will be abbot general
• perfect tense: has been abbot general
• continuous tense: is being abbot general
• singular: abbot general
• positive degree: abbot general
• infinitive: to be abbot general
• gerund: being abbot general
• participle: abbot general

Origin and Evolution of abbots general

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'abbots general' originated in medieval Europe to refer to the head or leader of a group of abbots overseeing multiple monasteries.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'abbots general' has continued to be used to describe the superior of a religious order or group of monasteries, maintaining its original meaning from the medieval period.