Meaning Of The Word Convent

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convent
countable noun: A convent is a building in which a community of nuns live.
countable noun: A convent is the same as a convent school.

convent in American English
a community of nuns or, sometimes, monks, living under strict religious vows
noun: a community of persons devoted to religious life under a superior

convent in British English
noun: a building inhabited by a religious community, usually of nuns

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