Meaning Of The Word Abbey

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What's The Definition Of Abbey?

abbey
countable noun: An abbey is a church with buildings attached to it in which monks or nuns live or used to live.

abbey in American English
a monastery headed by an abbot, or a convent of nuns headed by an abbess
noun: a monastery under the supervision of an abbot or a convent under the supervision of an abbess

abbey in British English
noun: a building inhabited by a community of monks or nuns governed by an abbot or abbess

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