Abbess and Suffragan

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Abbess noun - The superior of a group of nuns.

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Suffragan and abbess are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suffragan" instead a noun "Abbess".

Suffragan noun - An assistant or subordinate bishop of a diocese.

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Abbess and suffragan are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abbess" instead a noun "Suffragan".

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