archimandrite
the head of a monastery; an abbot.
a superior abbot, having charge of several monasteries.
a title given to distinguished celibate priests.
Origin of archimandrite
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How to use archimandrite in a sentence
I don't know what passed at their interview, but the archimandrite disappeared and I was detained.
The World's Greatest Books, Vol X | VariousThey gave me that magnificent name in honour of a kinsman, an archimandrite, to whom I am-48- indebted for nothing else.
Smoke | Turgenev Ivan SergeevichHe himself had lived there many years as the archimandrite, and was besieged by the Turks during his sojourn within its walls.
The Land of the Black Mountain | Reginald WyonThey paid close attention to the counsels of the archimandrite, and died quite penitent.
The Chronicles of Newgate, v. 2/2 | Arthur GriffithsTim peeping in, perceived that the archimandrite was asleep, and snoring like a hedgehog, but the lad was awake.
The Story of Tim | Anonymous
British Dictionary definitions for archimandrite
/ (ˌɑːkɪˈmændraɪt) /
Greek Orthodox Church the head of a monastery or a group of monasteries
Origin of archimandrite
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