abbacy

[US]/ˈæbəsɪ/
[UK]/ˈæbəsi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The position of an abbot (or the territory or term of office).; A period of office; the position of an abbot in a monastery; a jurisdiction.
Word Forms
Pluralabbacies

Phrases & Collocations

abbacy life

monastic abbacies

abbacy administration

visiting an abbacies

abbacies and monasticism

Example Sentences

the abbacy was founded in the 12th century.

he became abbot of the abbacy after his ordination.

the abbacy was renowned for its peaceful atmosphere.

visitors were welcome to tour the historic abbacy.

the abbacy held a special service on sunday mornings.

the monks lived a simple life within the walls of the abbacy.

the abbacy's library housed ancient manuscripts and scrolls.

he sought guidance from the wise abbot of the abbacy.

the abbacy played a significant role in the community's history.

she felt a sense of peace and tranquility within the abbacy's grounds.

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