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archimandrite

ar·chi·man·drite
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ahr-kuh-man-drahyt]
    • /ˌɑr kəˈmæn draɪt/
    • /ɑːkɪˈmændraɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahr-kuh-man-drahyt]
    • /ˌɑr kəˈmæn draɪt/

Definitions of archimandrite word

  • noun archimandrite the head of a monastery or a group of monasteries 3
  • noun archimandrite the head of a monastery or of a number of monasteries 3
  • noun archimandrite the head of a monastery; an abbot. 1
  • noun archimandrite a superior abbot, having charge of several monasteries. 1
  • noun archimandrite a title given to distinguished celibate priests. 1
  • noun archimandrite The head of a large monastery or group of monasteries in the Orthodox Church. 1

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Origin of archimandrite

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Late Latin archimandrīta < Late Greek archimandrī́tēs abbot, equivalent to Greek archi- archi- + Late Greek mándr(a) monastery (Greek: fold, enclosure) + -ītēs -ite1

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Parts of speech for Archimandrite

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

archimandrite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

archimandrite usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for archimandrite

noun archimandrite

  • abbot — An abbot is the monk who is in charge of the other monks in a monastery or abbey.

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