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 13 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for abbot

  • abbé
  • archbishop
  • bishop
  • curé
  • dean
  • diocesan
  • monk
  • pope
  • prelate
  • presbyter
  • priestess
  • rector
  • vicar

Antonyms for abbot

  • layman
  • layperson
  • 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 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abbot, such as: abbé, archbishop, bishop, curé, dean, diocesan, layman.

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Related Words

abbess

  • abbot
  • anchoress
  • bishop
  • monk
  • novice
  • nun
  • priestess
  • prioress
  • religious
  • sister

abbesses

  • abbots
  • anchoresses
  • bishop
  • bishops
  • deaconesses
  • friars
  • monks
  • mother superior
  • novices
  • nuns
  • priestesses
  • religious
  • reverend mother
  • sister
  • votaries

deaconess

  • abbot
  • archbishop
  • bishop
  • churchman
  • clergyman
  • clergywoman
  • clerical
  • deacon
  • dean
  • diocesan
  • padre
  • pastor
  • pope
  • preacher
  • prelate
  • presbyter
  • priest
  • priestess
  • rector
  • reverend

deaconesses

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

oblate

  • abbot
  • ascetic
  • austere
  • bishop
  • cleric
  • clerical
  • contemplative
  • deacon
  • dean
  • diocesan
  • divine
  • dominie
  • ecclesiastic
  • empty
  • friar
  • horizontal
  • low
  • mendicant
  • monastic
  • monk
  • preacher
  • prelate
  • reverend
  • secluded
  • solitary
  • unbroken

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