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.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.