HyperDic: mother_superior

English > 1 sense of the expression mother superior:
NOUNperson mother superior, abbess, prioressthe superior of a group of nuns
English > mother superior: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningThe superior of a group of nuns.
Synonymsabbess, prioress
InstancesBridget, Saint Bridget, St. Bridget, Brigid, Saint Brigid, St. Brigid, Bride, Saint Bride, St. BrideIrish abbess
Heloisestudent and mistress and wife of Abelard (circa 1098-1164)
NarrowermotherA term of address for a mother superior
BroadersuperiorThe head of a religious community
Spanishabadesa, madre superiora, priora, superiora
Catalanabadessa, mare superiora, priora, superiora

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