Pronunciation (UK) IPA (key): /ˈæb.ət/ (US) IPA (key): /ˈæb.ət/ Audio (US)(file) Noun Singular abbot Plural abbots (countable) An abbot is a man who is the leader of an abbey of monks or monastery. Related words abbess Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads