archabbot en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂er-der.? Proto-Indo-European *h₂ergʰ-der.? Ancient Greek ἄρχω (árkhō) Ancient Greek ἀρχι- (arkhi-)der. Latin archi-bor. Old English arċe- Middle English arch- English arch- Proto-Afroasiatic *ʔab- Proto-Semitic *ʔabw- Aramaic אַבָּא (ʾabbā)bor. Ancient Greek ἀββα (abba) Ancient Greek ἀββᾶς (abbâs)bor. Latin abbās Latin abbātembor. Old English abbod English abbot English archabbot From arch- + abbot.
Meanings
- In certain Catholic (notably Benedictine) congregations, the title of the general superior, ranking above all other abbots, vested in a particular abbey, which hence is called an archabbey (usually its motherhouse, such as Beuron, which gave its name to a Benedictine congregation).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| archabbots | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
prelate · abbot · abbey · abbess · monastery
Translations (4)
pt arquiabade (the title of the general superior in certain Catholic congregations) · hu főapát (the title of the general superior in certain Catholic congregations) · de Erzabt (the title of the general superior in certain Catholic congregations) · nl aartsabt (the title of the general superior in certain Catholic congregations)