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Noun mother superior has 1 sense
  1. abbess, mother superior, prioress - the superior of a group of nuns
    --1 is a kind of superior
    --1 has particulars:
     Bridget, Saint Bridget, St. Bridget, Brigid, Saint Brigid, St. Brigid, Bride, Saint Bride, St. Bride; Heloise

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Mother Superior

Description:

Mother Superior is the title given to the head female official in a convent or abbey of nuns.

As a slang term, it can also be used to refer to a woman who is seen as the most important or dominant figure in a particular group or organization.

Examples in Sentences:

  1. The Mother Superior of the convent was highly respected by all the nuns.
  2. After years of service, Sister Mary became the Mother Superior of the abbey.
  3. In politics, she is considered the Mother Superior of the progressive movement.
  4. The CEO of the company is often referred to as the Mother Superior of the organization.

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