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abbots

The word “abbots” has 2 syllables: ab-bots

It's pronounced as /ˈæbəts/

What is synonym and antonym for abbots?

In the thesaurus, “abbots” has 10 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for abbots

  • archbishops
  • bishops
  • clergymen
  • deans
  • monk
  • pastors
  • popes
  • prelates
  • presbyters
  • priestesses

Antonyms for abbots

  • laymen
  • laypeople
  • secular
  • seculars

Meanings of abbots

  • 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 monastery honored the legacy of its past abbots during the annual ceremony.
  • Pilgrims sought the blessings of the wise and compassionate abbots along their spiritual journey.
  • The library contained ancient manuscripts curated by scholarly abbots over the centuries.
  • The peaceful gardens were a testament to the gardening skills passed down by generations of skilled abbots.
  • Local folklore spoke of miracles attributed to the holiness of certain revered abbots in the region.

On this page you'll find 14 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abbots, such as: archbishops, bishops, clergymen, deans, laymen, laypeople, monk.

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  • priestesses
  • religious
  • reverend mother
  • sister
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deaconesses

  • abbots
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  • bishops
  • churchmen
  • clergymen
  • clergywomen
  • deacons
  • deans
  • pastors
  • popes
  • preachers
  • prelates
  • presbyters
  • priestesses
  • priests

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