superior general

noun

The highest leader of a Roman Catholic religious institute.

Meanings

nounsuperior general (plural superior generals or superiors general)

plural superior generals · plural superiors general · alternative general superior

  1. CatholicismThe highest leader of a Roman Catholic religious institute.

    Synonyms: supreme moderator

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe highest leader of a Roman Catholic religious institute.

More synonyms by meaning

nounthe head of a religious order or congregation

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