Word
abbotship
Phoneticsab·bot·ship
Definition
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.
Examples
“He spent many years in the abbotship of the monastery.”
“The abbotship requires a deep understanding of both spiritual leadership and the practical management of large estates.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Etymology
From Middle English abboship, abbotshup; equivalent to abbot + -ship.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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