archabbot

English

Etymology

From arch- +‎ abbot.

Noun

archabbot (plural archabbots)

1. (ecclesiastical) In certain Catholic (notably Benedictine) congregations, the title of the general superior, ranking above all other abbots, vested in a particular abbey, which hence is called an archabbey (usually its motherhouse, such as Beuron, which gave its name to a Benedictine congregation).

Translations

the title of the general superior in certain Catholic congregations

• Dutch: aartsabt m
• German: Erzabt m
• Hungarian: főapát (hu)
• Portuguese: arquiabade m

See also

• abbess
• abbey
• abbot
• monastery
• prelate