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abbesses Definition and Meaning in English (abbesses definition)

noun
Synonyms:mother superiorprioress
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Abbesses definition: Abbesses are the female superiors of a community of nuns, typically in an abbey.

Definitions of Abbesses

  1. 1noun

    Abbesses are the female superiors of a community of nuns, typically in an abbey.

Example Sentences

formal

“The abbesses gathered for their annual conference to discuss monastic life.”

Synonyms

mother superiorprioress

Antonyms

abbots

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Abbesses definition: Abbesses are the female superiors of a community of nuns, typically in an abbey.
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