CEFR B1

convent

noun

Meaning

A community of nuns or religious brothers living together in a monastery.

Examples

The convent had a beautiful chapel and gardens.
She decided to join the convent after finishing her studies.

Synonyms: monastery, abbey, cloister

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convent (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒnvənt/

Definition

A community of nuns or religious brothers living together in a monastery.

Examples

The convent had a beautiful chapel and gardens.
She decided to join the convent after finishing her studies.

Synonyms of convent

Words with a similar meaning to convent:

monastery
abbey
cloister

Antonyms of convent

Words with the opposite meaning to convent:

secular
individual

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