archimandrite

[ ahr-kuh-man-drahyt ]

noun

, Eastern Church.

1. the head of a monastery; an abbot.
2. a superior abbot, having charge of several monasteries.
3. a title given to distinguished celibate priests.

archimandrite

/ ˌɑːkɪˈmændraɪt /

noun

1. Greek Orthodox Church the head of a monastery or a group of monasteries

Word History and Origins

Origin of archimandrite¹

1585–95; < Late Latin archimandrīta < Late Greek archimandrī́tēs abbot, equivalent to Greek archi- archi- + Late Greek mándr ( a ) monastery ( Greek: fold, enclosure) + -ītēs -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of archimandrite¹

C16: from Late Latin archimandrīta, from Late Greek arkhimandritēs, from archi- + mandra monastery

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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