Bahasa Melayu

prior

Bahasa Melayu

English

prior, head of a monastery

The head of a monastery in the Christian tradition.

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Prior itu menyambut tetamu dengan sopan.

    The prior welcomed the guests politely.

  2. Biara itu diketuai oleh seorang prior yang berpengalaman.

    The monastery was led by an experienced prior.

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ketua rahib

It refers to the leader of a monastery.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.