Abbess and Monk

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Abbess

Abbess noun - The superior of a group of nuns.
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Monk is an antonym for abbess in woman in religious order topic.

Monk

Monk noun - A male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work.
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Synonyms for Monk
Abbess is an antonym for monk.
Nearby Words: monkish, monkery, monkhood
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  • Despite the titular Redwall being an abbey, having an abbot/abbess and various characters referred to as Brother/Sister, there is no real religion to speak of (no one is referred to as a monk/nun, prayer is a generic grace at mealtimes).
    Source: Animal Religion
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