mother superior

• Титул, используемый в христианских религиозных орденах, особенно в католических монастырях, обозначающий женщину-настоятельницу или главу общины монахинь.

A title used in Christian religious orders, particularly Catholic convents, referring to the female superior or head of a community of nuns.

1. Head of a conventB2formal

   The title given to the nun who is the head of a religious community of women, such as a convent or abbey.

   Настоятельница монастыря

   • Mother Superior greeted the visitors at the convent gate.
   • The young nun sought advice from Mother Superior.
   • Mother Superior oversees all the daily activities of the convent.