convent
/ˈkɒn.vɛnt/
A religious community whose members live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows; The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives; The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.; Synonym of nunnery, a female religious community and its residence
- plural
- convents
Meanings
- 1
A religious community whose members live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows
Mary lived in a convent for a few months.
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Each convent has its own rules.
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- 2
The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives
- 3
The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.; Synonym of nunnery, a female religious community and its residence
- 4
A Christian schoolrare
- 5
A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selectedrare
- 6
A coming together; a meetingrare