convent

con-vent · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A community of nuns living together under religious vows.

  2. 2.

    The building occupied by such a community.

Forms

plural: convents

Related words

See also: abbey, monastery, nun
Synonyms: abbey, cloister, monastery, nunnery

Etymology

From Latin "conventus" meaning assembly or meeting, from "convenire" (to come together).