The superior or head of an abbey.

One of a class of bishops whose sees were formerly abbeys.

(AB-bot). The overseer, head, overseer, or superior of a monastery.

the chief monk,the father of the community (abbess in a nunnery).

In general means someone who gives monastic vows. This title is also given to a person who has attained a high degree of knowledge of the dharma and is in charge of teaching it. It can also simply be the title given to the eldest monk during a traditional summer retreat.

head of an abbey or monastic community. Aid: any money payment made to an overlord, but more precisely a payment made to him on certain specific occasions.

The superior of a monastary. From the Syriac, meaning father. The term was used from the 5th century.

the superior of an abbey of monks

the head of a monastic house of the Benedictine or related orders, and of certain orders of Augustinian canons

the one who gives the disciples the monastic precepts.

The superior of a community of monks.

A monk who is the head of an abbey for men. The title originates from the Aramaic word 'ABBA' meaning 'father'.

the monk who was in charge of other monks in a monastery.

Person in charge of an Abbey

A person in charge of teaching at a monastery who has attained a high degree of Buddhist knowledge. Also refers to someone who gives monastic vows.

The word abbot, meaning father, has been used as a Christian clerical title in various, mainly monastic, meanings.