prieur

common noun

Syllable Decomposition

prieur

from the Latin prior (the very first). This word was chosen in preference to the word abbot, which was traditionally used for this type of function in monasteries until then, in view of the fact that the word abbot means 'father' and that Jesus recommends not to take the title of 'father' (Mt 23:8-12).

Definitions

religion

Feminine

prieureprieuse

Plural

prieurs

See also

priorat (cn.) prieurial (adj.) prieural (adj.) prioral (adj.) prier (v.) prière (cn.) prieuré (cn.) prieuse (cn.) oraire (adj.) oraire (cn.)