Convent

usgb/ˈkɑːnvent,ˈkɑːnvənt/
noun

A building where a group of women called nuns live together, away from the outside world. They devote their lives to religion.

She decided to devote her life to God and enter a convent.
Visual representation of "convent" - A building where a group of women called nuns live together, away from the outside world. They devote their lives to religion.

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  • enter a convent
  • leave the convent
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Religious Setting

Convent is associated with Christianity and used when referencing Catholic traditions.

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The old convent was known for its historical significance in the Catholic Church.
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Community Life

Convents involve communal living, where nuns share chores and prayer times.

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She adjusted to the convent's routine of shared meals and prayers.
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Privacy and Isolation

Convents are seen as private places that isolate from the secular world for spiritual reasons.

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Visitors are rarely allowed inside the convent's private cloister.
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