ἀββα

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Ancient Greek

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Aramaic אַבָּא (ʾabbā, father).

The semantic shift from 'father' to 'abbot' is due to abbots being considered as fathers to the rest of the priests in the abbey, for being the wisest and more experienced.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ἀββᾱ (abbām (indeclinable)

  1. father
  2. title of respect given to abbots

Descendants

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  • Greek: αββάς (avvás), αβάς (avás)
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