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abbot

nounmasculine/ɐ.ˈba.dɨ/medium

a·ba·de

Definition

The superior of an abbey or monastery of monks, especially in the Benedictine order.
The abbot led the morning prayers in the monastery.
He was elected abbot by the community of monks.

Etymology

Do latim 'abbas, abbatis', por sua vez do grego 'abbâs' (pai).

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