Convent Definition

Contents

• 1 English
  • 1.1 Etymology
  • 1.2 Pronunciation
  • 1.3 Noun
    • 1.3.1 Translations
    • 1.3.2 Related terms
  • 1.4 See also

English

Etymology

Latin conventus, perfect participle of the verb convenio, see con-, venio.

Pronunciation

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• IPA: /kɒn.vɛnt/

Noun

convent (plural convents)

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 gathering of people lasting several days which come from different regions of a country or even the world for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.

Related terms

• convenance
• convene
• convenient
• conventicle
• convention
• covenant

See also

• monastery
• nunnery

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