No. 5,000 in Catalan
abad
"Abad" in Catalan means "abbot," the head of an abbey or monastery.
In a sentence
L'abad estava responsable de la gestió del monestir.
The abbot was responsible for the management of the monastery.
Here, 'abad' refers to the ecclesiastical leader overseeing a monastery.
El títol d'abad és atorgat a aquells amb gran saviesa espiritual.
The title of abbot is granted to those with great spiritual wisdom.
In this sentence, 'abad' is used as a title for someone with religious authority and wisdom.
El paper de l'abad a la comunitat del monestir és fonamental.
The role of the abbot in the monastery's community is fundamental.
This usage highlights the importance and position of 'abad' within the monastic community.
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