convent

Meanings

Plural: convents

Noun

• a religious residence especially for nuns
• a community of people in a religious order (especially nuns) living together
• 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.
• A Christian school.
• A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.
• A coming together; a meeting.

Verb

• To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.
• To meet together; to concur.
• To be convenient; to serve.

Synonyms

nunnery

Related Words

commune, convenance, convene, convenient, conventicle, convention, covenant, Covent Garden, covin, rectory, seminary