superior general

English

Alternative forms

• general superior

Noun

superior general (plural superior generals or superiors general)

1. (Catholicism) The highest leader of a Roman Catholic religious institute.

   Synonym: supreme moderator

   Coordinate terms: vicar general, director general

Related terms

• abbot general
• abbess general
• custos-general
• mother general
• Mother Superior
• rector general

Further reading

• superior general on Wikipedia.Wikipedia