abbess
advancedC1/ˈæbɛs/ · ab-bess
A woman who is the head of a convent of nuns.
Meanings
A woman who is the head of a convent of nuns.
ایک عورت جو جنگل کی راہباؤں کی سربراہ ہوتی ہے۔
راہبہ
rahbah
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- abbess of a convent
- appointed as abbess
- role of an abbess
Example Sentences
The abbess organized a retreat for the nuns.
راہبہ نے راہباؤں کے لیے ایک غیر حاضری کا اہتمام کیا۔
Rahbah ne rahbāon ke liye aik ghair hazri ka ahtimam kiya.
She was elected abbess after years of dedicated service.
اس کو سالوں کی محنت کے بعد راہبہ منتخب کیا گیا۔
Is ko saalon ki mehnat ke baad rahbah muntakhib kiya gaya.
The abbess spoke with authority over the daily activities of the convent.
راہبہ نے خانقاہ کی روزمرہ کی سرگرمیوں پر اختیار سے بات کی۔
Rahbah ne khanqah ki roz marrah ki sargarmiyon par ikhtiyar se baat ki.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Abbess sounds like 'Ab-bess', think of her as overseeing the best of the 'bess' (sisters) in the convent.
Imagine a woman in a habit holding a position of control in a peaceful garden.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "abbessa" — female superior of a monastery
First known use: 13th century
The term 'abbess' has its origins in the Latin word 'abbessa', which is derived from 'abbas', meaning father, used to denote the female head of a convent or monastery.