hegumen

[ hi-gyoo-muhn ]

noun

, Eastern Church.

1. the head of a monastery.

hegumen

/ hɪˈɡjuːmɛn; hɪˈɡjuːmɪˌnəʊs /

noun

1. the head of a monastery of the Eastern Church

Word History and Origins

Origin of hegumen¹

1655–65; < Medieval Latin hēgūmenus < Greek hēgoúmenos chief, literally, leading, present participle of hēgeîsthai to lead

Word History and Origins

Origin of hegumen¹

C16: from Medieval Latin hēgūmenus, from Late Greek hēgoumenos leader, from Greek hēgeisthai to lead

Example Sentences

The Hegumen followed next, and because of his age and infirmities a young man carried the torch for him.

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In the colloquy overheard by him the chief speaker described himself a son of the Hegumen of the St. James'.

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"There are five questions dividing the two parties," the Hegumen continued, when the paroxysm of hate was passed.

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Again, the gaunt fingers of the Hegumen worked nervously, while his eyes averted themselves.

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"The request is timely—most timely," the Hegumen replied, without regarding the presence of the newcomer.

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