prioress (Meaning)
prioress (n)
the superior of a group of nuns
Synonyms & Antonyms of prioress
Synonyms:
- reverend
- mendicant
- cloistress
- monk
- archbishop
- preacher
- monastic
- dean
- high priestess
- Reverend Mother
- rector
- deaconess
- bishop
- prelate
- mother superior
- pope
- ancress
- friar
- deacon
- dominie
- cleric
- ecclesiastic
- priestess
- cure
- diocesan
- votary
- abbot
- monsignor
- clerical
- oblate
- sister
- clergyman
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- churchman
- parson
- abbe
- missionary
- divine
- clerk
- vicar
- chaplain
- clergywoman
- sky pilot
- Holy Joe
- archpriest
- high priest
- clergyperson
- father
- shepherd
- missioner
- pastor
- minister
- padre
- confessor
- curate
- presbyter
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word prioress
the superior of a group of nuns
anchoress, religious, conventual,abbess, novice, nun, reverend, mendicant, cloistress, monk
lector, layperson, secular, layman, secular, layperson,layman, lector,lay reader, lay reader
The prioress of the convent was known for her compassion and wisdom.
As the prioress, she was responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the nuns.
The prioress led the community in prayer and spiritual guidance.
Sister Margaret was elected as the new prioress after the previous one retired.
