superior general

noun

, Ecclesiastical.

, plural superiors general.

1. the superior of an order or congregation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of superior general¹

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

I was inspected this morning by a superior General: am rather tired of inspections!

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No superior general officer was in the vicinity with the requisite knowledge and authority to order up troops, etc., says Gibbon.

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The chosen intermediary in the marriage was also M. de Bretonvilliers, the superior general of the Sulpicians at Paris.

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Do not speak into other ears that which, strictly speaking, should only be told to the local Superior or Superior-General.

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We told him we certainly would if we could get the consent of the Superior General.

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