mother superior

• Título usado em ordens religiosas cristãs, especialmente em conventos católicos, para designar a superiora ou líder de uma comunidade de freiras.

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.

   Madre superiora

   • 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.