Library / English Dictionary

ABBATIAL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or having to do with or belonging to an abbey or abbot, or abbess

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

abbey (a monastery ruled by an abbot)

Derivation:

abbess (the superior of a group of nuns)

abbey (a monastery ruled by an abbot)

abbey (a convent ruled by an abbess)

abbey (a church associated with a monastery or convent)

abbot (the superior of an abbey of monks)

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