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abbotship

n.
C1 Advanced ab·bot·ship

n. the position or office of an abbot. It refers to the power and responsibilities of leading a large religious community.

n. the office, position, or state of an abbot. Refers to the ecclesiastical authority and administrative role within a monastic community.


SIMPLE

He spent many years in the abbotship of the monastery.

CONTEXTUAL

The abbotship requires a deep understanding of both spiritual leadership and the practical management of large estates.

COMPLEX

Historical records suggest that the abbotship was not merely a title of honor but a significant political force within the local region, often mediating between the crown and the common people.

Origin

From Middle English abboship, abbotshup; equivalent to abbot + -ship.

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