hegumene
/ˈhɛɡəmiːn/; /ˈhɛɡjuːmiːn/Definitions
1. noun
A female superior in a monastery or convent, ranking below an abbess.
“The hegumene oversaw the daily activities of the nuns and ensured the smooth operation of the convent.”
1. noun
A female superior in a monastery or convent, ranking below an abbess.
“The hegumene oversaw the daily activities of the nuns and ensured the smooth operation of the convent.”