abbess
Advanced/ˈæb.ɪs/
- noun
- Head nun in charge of a nunnery
abbess in a sentence
- “The abbess oversees the convent's daily activities.”
- “The abbess managed the community's routine prayers and chores.”
- “The abbess scheduled annual meetings and spiritual retreats at the nunnery.”
What does “abbess” mean?
abbess (noun) means head nun in charge of a nunnery. It is pronounced /ˈæb.ɪs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abbess" mean?
- abbess (noun) means: Head nun in charge of a nunnery
- How do you pronounce "abbess"?
- "abbess" is pronounced /ˈæb.ɪs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "abbess" in a sentence?
- Here is "abbess" used in a sentence: The abbess oversees the convent's daily activities.
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