English

Etymology
arch- + abbot

Noun
en-noun

1. 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 Benedectine congregation)

Translations
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Dutch: aartsabt m
German: Erzabt m

See also
monastery
prelate
prelate

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