abbot

The word “abbot” has 2 syllables: ab-bot

It's pronounced as /ˈæbət/

What is synonym and antonym for abbot?

In the thesaurus, “abbot” has 53 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abbot along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abbot

Holy Joe
abbot-general
archabbot
archbishop
archpriest
bishop
chaplain
churchman
clergyman
clergyperson
clergywoman
cleric
clerical
clerk
confessor
curate
deacon
deaconess
dean
diocesan
divine
dominie
ecclesiastic
evangelist
father
friar
high priest
high priestess
mendicant
minister
missionary
missioner
missionizer
monastic
monk
monsignor
oblate
padre
parson
pastor
pope
preacher
prelate
presbyter
priest
priestess
rector
religious
reverend
revivalist
shepherd
sky pilot
vicar

Antonyms for abbot

lay reader
layman
layperson
lector
secular

Meanings of abbot

noun
1. The superior or head of an abbey or monastery.
2. The pastor and/or administrator of an order, including minor and major orders starting with the minor order of porter.
3. A layman who received the abbey's revenues, after the closing of the monasteries.
4. (British slang) A brothel-owner's husband or lover.
5. (British slang) A ponce; a man employed by a prostitute to find clients, and who may also act as a bodyguard or equivalent to a bouncer.

Example Sentences

The wise abbot provided guidance to the monks in matters of spirituality and discipline.
Pilgrims sought the blessing of the revered abbot before embarking on their spiritual journey.
The monastery flourished under the leadership of the compassionate abbot.
Each morning, the monks gathered in the courtyard to receive the teachings of the venerable abbot.
The community celebrated the anniversary of the abbot's leadership with a joyous feast.

On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abbot, such as: Holy Joe, abbot-general, archabbot, archbishop, archpriest, bishop, chaplain.

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