Associations to the word «Convent»
Noun
- Abbess
- Nun
- Franciscan
- Benedictine
- Cloister
- Cistercian
- Rectory
- Friar
- Visitation
- Dominican
- Fray
- Monastery
- Carmel
- Novice
- Orphanage
- Confessor
- Boarder
- Sister
- Fra
- Teresa
- Rosary
- Sant
- Santo
- Domingo
- Priory
- Vow
- Monk
- Superior
- Salamanca
- Chapel
- Adoration
- Domenico
- Vocation
- Abbot
- Nativity
- Nazareth
- Theresa
- Seclusion
- Abbey
- Dowry
- Jesuit
- Agnes
- Tithe
- Catalina
- Mercy
- Santa
- Parlour
- Vila
- Crucifix
- Rue
- Fresco
- Hermitage
- Dominic
- Alms
- Magdalene
- Siena
- Hospice
- Clara
- Seminary
- Schooling
- Dormitory
- Boarding
- Veil
- Puebla
- Delle
- Porta
- Bailiff
- Minerva
- Sacrament
- Refuge
- Basilica
- Ursula
- Lisbon
- Baroque
- Reformation
- Manila
- Provincial
- Cathedral
- Maria
- Clare
- Virgin
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
CONVENT, noun. A religious community whose members (especially nuns) live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.
CONVENT, noun. The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.
CONVENT, noun. A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.
CONVENT, noun. A coming together; a meeting.
CONVENT, verb. (obsolete) To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.
CONVENT, verb. (obsolete) To meet together; to concur.
CONVENT, verb. (obsolete) To be convenient; to serve.
Dictionary definition
CONVENT, noun. A religious residence especially for nuns.
CONVENT, noun. A community of people in a religious order (especially nuns) living together.
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