Abbot
Abbot
Abbot (/ˈæbət/, from Old English abbod, from Latin abbas, from Greek ἀββᾶς, from Aramaic abba, "father") is a term used to refer to the head of a monastery in various traditions of Christian monasticism.
Etymology
The term "Abbot" is derived from the Aramaic word "abba", which means "father". It was adopted into Greek as "abbas", then into Latin as "abbas", and finally into Old English as "abbod". The term is used in Christian monasticism to denote the head of a monastery, similar to the way a father is the head of a family.
Related Terms
- Monastery: A building or complex of buildings comprising the domestic quarters and workplaces of monastics, monks or nuns, whether living in communities or alone (hermits).
- Monasticism: A religious way of life in which one renounces worldly pursuits to devote oneself fully to spiritual work.
- Christianity: An Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
- Father (Christianity): In Christianity, "father" is a title given to God, church leaders, and priests.
Pronunciation
The word "Abbot" is pronounced as /ˈæbət/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abbot
- Wikipedia's article - Abbot
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