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Meaning
Noun
●
A
religious
community
whose members
live
under
strict
observation
of
religious
rules
and
self-imposed
vows.
●
In Buildings & Places of worship:
The
buildings
and
pertaining
surroundings
in which such a
community
lives.
●
In Places of worship:
Synonym of
nunnery
, a
female
religious
community
and its residence.
●
In Indian English & Places of worship:
A Christian school.
●
A
gathering
of people
lasting
several
days
for the
purpose
of
discussing
or
working on
topics
previously
selected.
●
In Places of worship:
A
coming together
; a meeting.
Verb
●
To
call
before a
judge
or
judicature
; to
summon
; to convene.
●
To
meet
together; to concur.
●
To be
convenient
; to serve.
Name
●
A
census-designated place
, the
parish seat
of St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States.
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Origin
convent
English
conventus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
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Nunnery
Monastery
Synagogue
Chapel
Cathedral
Temple
Rectory
Congregation
Church
Friary
Shrine
Basilica
Abbey
Seminary
Tomb
Nun
Monument
School
Mosque
Fort
Village
Palace
Parish
Mansion
Priest
Sanctuary
Cemetery
Town
Castle
Orphanage
City
Bathhouse
Statue
Museum
Kingdom
Whorehouse
House
Ashram
Mausoleum
Vatican
Bishop
Citadel
College
Fortress
Hall
Choir
Churches
Children'S Home
Boarding School
Boarding House
Bell Tower
Parish Church
Mission School
Retirement Home
Guest House
Place Of Worship
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