mother superior

American  

noun

mother superiors, plural mothers superior plural

1. the head of a Christian religious community for women.

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mother superior British  

noun

1. the head of a community of nuns

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• mother superiors
  plural
• mothers superior
  plural

Etymology

Origin of mother superior

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Hospitality is a demanding, 24/7 industry, and to attract and retain top talent and maintain superior customer service, those employees needed support.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2018

A truly great enterprise has the capacity to last beyond any product cycle, any founder, any individual leader, and still maintain superior performance and distinctive impact.

From Inc • May 29, 2012