convent
word
/ˈkɑnˌvɛnt/
KAHN-vent
/kˈɒnvənt/
KON-vuhnt
Definition
A convent is a building or community where nuns (religious women) live and work together.
Usage & Nuances
'Convent' is used almost always for nuns (women), not monks (men). For men, 'monastery' is correct. Sometimes appears in historical, religious, or literary contexts.
Spanish: conventoPortuguese (BR): conventoPortuguese (PT): conventoChinese (Simplified): 修道院(女) - 女修院Chinese (Traditional): 修道院(女) - 女修院Hindi: मठ (महिला) - ननरीArabic: دير للراهباتBengali: কনভেন্ট - আশ্রম (নারীদের জন্য) Russian: монастырь (женский) - конвентJapanese: 修道院（女性用）Vietnamese: tu viện (nữ tu) Korean: 수녀원Turkish: manastır (kadınlar için) - rahibe manastırıUrdu: راهبہ خانہIndonesian: biara (khusus suster)
Example Sentences
My aunt visited the old convent last week.
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She entered the convent when she was only eighteen.
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The garden behind the convent is beautiful in spring.
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The convent is near the church.
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Many nuns live in the convent.
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Rumors spread that the old convent might become a museum.
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