noun
abbot; abbess; prior; prioress; mother superior
Refers to the head of a Christian monastic community. The specific title depends on the gender and order, but 修道院長 is a general term covering all such roles.
彼はその修道院の修道院長に任命された。
He was appointed abbot of the monastery.
修道院長は毎朝、礼拝を指導する。
The abbot leads the worship every morning.