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convents

noun

Meaning

  1. A religious community whose members (especially nuns) live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.
  2. The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.
  3. A Christian school.
  4. A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.
  5. A coming together; a meeting.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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