superior general
noun
the superior of an order or congregation.
superiors general
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pluralof superior general.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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At October’s assembly, there will also be five women and five men who are non-bishops elected by their respective bodies representing Catholic leaders called superiors general.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 27, 2023
A 2018 synod became a flashpoint when two "brothers", lay men who are not ordained, were allowed to vote in their capacity as superiors general of their religious orders.
From Reuters ● Apr. 26, 2023
