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Abt

abbot

noun AHPT Rare
People & Society Religion

Also means

head of a monastery

Usage Note

Abt refers to the elected or appointed head of a male monastery (Kloster). The female equivalent is Äbtissin. In formal church contexts, an Abt may hold episcopal-level authority over his community.

Examples

"Der Abt leitete die Abendandacht für die gesamte Klostergemeinschaft."

Natural Translation

The abbot led the evening prayer for the entire monastery community.

Literal Translation

The abbot led the evening-prayer for the entire monastery-community.

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