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abbot

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/ˈæbət/ · ab-bot

The head of an abbey of monks.

Meanings

nounformal

The head of an abbey of monks.

ایک خانقاہ کے پادری کا سربراہ۔

ابّوٹ

abbot

Formal: سرپرست

Synonyms

monastic leaderpriorhead monkراہبسربراہاداراتی

Antonyms

novicelaypersonfollowerطالب علمغیر مذہبیپیروکار

Common Collocations

  • abbot of the monastery
  • appoint an abbot
  • abbot's duties

Example Sentences

The abbot led the prayer service at the monastery.

ابّوٹ نے خانقاہ میں نماز کی تقریب کی قیادت کی۔

Abbot ne khanqah mein namaz ki tareeq ki qaidat ki.

He was appointed as the abbot after years of service.

اس کو کئی سال کی خدمت کے بعد ابّوٹ کے طور پر مقرر کیا گیا۔

Is ko kai saal ki khidmat ke baad abbot ke tor par muqarrar kia gaya.

The abbot is responsible for overseeing the community.

ابّوٹ کمیونٹی کی نگرانی کا ذمہ دار ہے۔

Abbot community ki nigraani ka zimmedar hai.

Easily Confused With

abbot:May be confused with 'abode' which refers to a residence, while 'abbot' specifically refers to the head of a monastery.

Word Family

abbey
nounخانقاہ
abbreviation
nounاختصار
abduct
verbاغواء کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'abbot' as the 'father' figure in a monastery.

Imagine a wise old man leading a group of monks in prayer.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "abbod" — father

First known use: 12th century

The term 'abbot' has its roots in ecclesiastical Latin and Old English, traditionally referring to the head of a monastery.