abbey
word
/ˈæbi/
A-bee
/ˈæbi/
A-bee
Definition
A large building or group of buildings where monks or nuns live and work, often used for religious purposes.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for Christian religious sites (especially Catholic or Anglican). Commonly seen in historical contexts or tourism ('visit the abbey'). Do not confuse with 'cathedral' (main church) or 'monastery' (more general for monks). Often found in place names (e.g., Westminster Abbey).
Spanish: abadía - monasterio (de monjes/monjas)Portuguese (BR): abadia - mosteiro (religioso)Portuguese (PT): abadia - mosteiro (religioso)Chinese (Simplified): 修道院 - 大寺院Chinese (Traditional): 修道院 - 大寺院Hindi: मठArabic: ديرBengali: অ্যাবে - মঠ (খ্রিস্টান) - গির্জা (ঐতিহাসিক অর্থে)Russian: аббатствоJapanese: 修道院Vietnamese: tu việnKorean: 수도원Turkish: manastır - abatlıkUrdu: خانقاہIndonesian: biara
Example Sentences
We visited an old abbey during our trip.
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The monks live in the abbey.
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The abbey is surrounded by beautiful gardens.
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You should see the sunrise from the abbey—it's breathtaking.
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After the tour, we had tea at the abbey café.
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Many films have been shot at the old abbey near town.
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