abbess

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/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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