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 52 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for abbots

Holy Joes
archbishops
archpriests
bishops
chaplains
churchmen
clergymen
clergypersons
clergywomen
clericals
clerics
clerks
confessors
curates
deaconesses
deacons
deans
diocesans
divines
dominies
ecclesiastics
evangelists
fathers
friars
high priestesses
high priests
mendicants
ministers
missionaries
missioners
missionizers
monastics
monks
monsignori
monsignors
oblates
padres
parsons
pastors
popes
preachers
prelates
presbyters
priestesses
priests
rectors
religious
reverends
revivalists
shepherds
sky pilots
vicars

Antonyms for abbots

lay readers
laymen
laypeople
laypersons
lectors
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 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abbots, such as: Holy Joes, archbishops, archpriests, bishops, chaplains, churchmen, clergymen.

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