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archimandrite

[ ahr-kuh-man-drahyt ]

noun

, Eastern Church.
  1. the head of a monastery; an abbot.
  2. a superior abbot, having charge of several monasteries.
  3. a title given to distinguished celibate priests.


archimandrite

/ ˌɑːkɪˈmændraɪt /

noun

  1. Greek Orthodox Church the head of a monastery or a group of monasteries
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Word History and Origins

Origin of archimandrite1

1585–95; < Late Latin archimandrīta < Late Greek archimandrī́tēs abbot, equivalent to Greek archi- archi- + Late Greek mándr ( a ) monastery ( Greek: fold, enclosure) + -ītēs -ite 1
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Word History and Origins

Origin of archimandrite1

C16: from Late Latin archimandrīta, from Late Greek arkhimandritēs, from archi- + mandra monastery
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Example Sentences

I don't know what passed at their interview, but the archimandrite disappeared and I was detained.

They gave me that magnificent name in honour of a kinsman, an archimandrite, to whom I am-48- indebted for nothing else.

He himself had lived there many years as the Archimandrite, and was besieged by the Turks during his sojourn within its walls.

They paid close attention to the counsels of the archimandrite, and died quite penitent.

Tim peeping in, perceived that the Archimandrite was asleep, and snoring like a hedgehog, but the lad was awake.

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