abbot-general
/ˈabət ˈdʒɛn(ə)rəl/ /ˈabət ˈdʒɛn(ə)r(ə)l/noun
An abbot who is head of a congregation consisting of several associated monasteries.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Cowell (1554–1611), civil lawyer. From abbot + general.
- tradition-directed
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- traditionism
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- traditionless
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- traducer
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