mother superior

• Titre utilisé dans les ordres religieux chrétiens, en particulier dans les couvents catholiques, désignant la femme qui dirige une communauté de moniales ou de religieuses.

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.

   mère supérieure

   • 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.