hegumenos

/ɛɡuˈmɛnɔs/

Definitions

1. noun

A high-ranking monk or abbot in the Eastern Orthodox Church, particularly in the Slavic tradition.

“The hegumenos of the monastery played a crucial role in the community’s spiritual development.”

Synonyms

  • abbot
  • monk

Antonyms

  • heretic
  • schismatic