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abbotnullius

|ab-bot-nul-li-us|

/ˈæbətˌnʌliəs/

independent abbot

Etymology

Etymology Information

'abbotnullius' originates from Latin, specifically the words 'abbas' meaning 'abbot' and 'nullius' meaning 'of no one'.

Historical Evolution

'abbas nullius' transformed into the modern English term 'abbotnullius'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'an abbot of no one', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an abbot with jurisdiction over a territory not part of any diocese'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a Roman Catholic abbot who is not subject to the jurisdiction of a bishop and has authority over a territory that is not part of any diocese.

The abbotnullius was responsible for the spiritual guidance of the community.

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