head of household; temple abbot; husband
Meanings
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head of the household; person who manages domestic affairs
colloquialUsually refers to the wife or mother who manages the daily household budget and chores. Often implies the person has practical authority in family matters.
The person who runs our household went to the market to buy vegetables.
In rural areas, the person who manages the household is usually the wife.
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She is the head of our household; she manages all the money.
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abbot; head monk of a Buddhist temple
neutralRefers specifically to the senior monk who manages the administrative and religious affairs of a monastery. A respectful title.
The abbot of this thousand-year-old temple is highly respected.
The abbot is presiding over the morning chanting session.
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He became a monk as a child and is now the abbot.
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husband (used by wife to refer to her own husband)
colloquialUsed by married women in colloquial speech to refer to their own husband. Often implies a traditional or rural family structure where the husband works outside while the wife manages the home.
Her husband works as a cadre in the county government.
My husband is working overtime today and won't be coming home for dinner.
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Has your husband been feeling better lately?
My husband really loves me; he never lets me do heavy work.