n. A religious community whose members (especially nuns) live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.
n. The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.
n. 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.
v. To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A coming together; a meeting.
n. An association or community of recluses devoted to a religious life; a body of monks or nuns.
n. A house occupied by a community of religious recluses; a monastery or nunnery.
verb-intransitive. To meet together; to concur.
verb-intransitive. To be convenient; to serve.
v. To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
To meet; concur.
To serve; agree; be convenient or suitable.
. To call together; convoke; convene.
To call before a judge or tribunal.
n. A meeting or an assembly.
n. An association or a community of persons devoted to religious life and meditation; a society of monks or nuns. The term is popularly limited to such associations of women.
n. A house occupied by such a community; an abbey; a monastery or nunnery.
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n. a community of people in a religious order (especially nuns) living together
n. a religious residence especially for nuns
Word Usage
"The Santo Domingo convent is spectacular, it is being repainted an it is something to see."