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archimandrite
[ ahr-kuh-man-drahyt ]
noun
, Eastern Church.
- the head of a monastery; an abbot.
- a superior abbot, having charge of several monasteries.
- a title given to distinguished celibate priests.
archimandrite
/ ˌɑːkɪˈmændraɪt /
noun
- Greek Orthodox Church the head of a monastery or a group of monasteries
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Word History and Origins
Origin of archimandrite1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of archimandrite1
C16: from Late Latin archimandrīta, from Late Greek arkhimandritēs, from archi- + mandra monastery
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Example Sentences
I don't know what passed at their interview, but the archimandrite disappeared and I was detained.
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They gave me that magnificent name in honour of a kinsman, an archimandrite, to whom I am-48- indebted for nothing else.
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He himself had lived there many years as the Archimandrite, and was besieged by the Turks during his sojourn within its walls.
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They paid close attention to the counsels of the archimandrite, and died quite penitent.
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Tim peeping in, perceived that the Archimandrite was asleep, and snoring like a hedgehog, but the lad was awake.
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