Priory

/ˈpraɪəri/
noun

A religious house or place managed by a prior or prioress, often subordinate to an abbey.

The monks prayed daily at the old priory.
Visual representation of "priory" - A religious house or place managed by a prior or prioress, often subordinate to an abbey.

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  • beautiful priory
  • old priory
noun

A religious house or place managed by a prior or prioress, often subordinate to an abbey.

The monks prayed daily at the old priory.
Visual representation of "priory" - A religious house or place managed by a prior or prioress, often subordinate to an abbey.

Often appears as...

  • beautiful priory
  • old priory
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Historical Context

Priory is used in historical or religious contexts related to Christianity, less common in modern general use.

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They visited the ruins of a medieval priory.
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Cultural Significance

Some priories are tourist attractions due to their architectural and cultural importance.

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The priory is famous for its Gothic architecture.
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Not a Church

Don't confuse a priory with a church; a priory is a residence for monks or nuns, not a place for public worship.

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She mistook the small chapel for a church, but it was actually part of the priory.
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Historical Context

Priory is used in historical or religious contexts related to Christianity, less common in modern general use.

Illustration for Historical Context
They visited the ruins of a medieval priory.
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Cultural Significance

Some priories are tourist attractions due to their architectural and cultural importance.

Illustration for Cultural Significance
The priory is famous for its Gothic architecture.
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Not a Church

Don't confuse a priory with a church; a priory is a residence for monks or nuns, not a place for public worship.

Illustration for Not a Church
She mistook the small chapel for a church, but it was actually part of the priory.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Historical Context

Priory is used in historical or religious contexts related to Christianity, less common in modern general use.

Illustration for Historical Context
They visited the ruins of a medieval priory.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Significance

Some priories are tourist attractions due to their architectural and cultural importance.

Illustration for Cultural Significance
The priory is famous for its Gothic architecture.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not a Church

Don't confuse a priory with a church; a priory is a residence for monks or nuns, not a place for public worship.

Illustration for Not a Church
She mistook the small chapel for a church, but it was actually part of the priory.
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Bill Strickland:...

centers like this come from I said it came from your music man because mr. Ross used to bring in your albums when I was 16 years old in the priory class

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Quote examples

Lionel Blue

British Clergyman

I still go to a Christian priory for retreats.
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Quote examples

Lionel Blue

British Clergyman

I still go to a Christian priory for retreats.
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