superior general

American  

noun

Ecclesiastical.

plural

superiors general

1. the superior of an order or congregation.

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Etymology

Origin of superior general

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

But Sister Sally Marie Hodgdon, an American who also is not ordained, was not allowed to vote even though she was the superior general of her order.

From Reuters • Apr. 26, 2023

The Rev. Leonir Chiarello, superior general of the order, said that the missionaries champion the rights of migrants at borders and other critical places around the world.

From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2022

Premoli joined the Comboni Missionary Sisters at 23, rising to be a superior general overseeing missionaries in numerous African countries.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2021

The sisters argue that the Vatican commissioners sent to replace their superior general, who is also the niece of the order's founder, have no understanding of their way of life or spirituality.

From Fox News • Dec. 8, 2018

Sallust, bishop of Jerusalem, appointed St. Sabas superior general of the hermits, and our saint of the Cenobites, or religious men living in community throughout all Palestine, whence he was styled the Cenobiarch.

From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Butler, Alban