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convent: see monasticism monasticism , form of religious life, usually conducted in a community under a common rule. Monastic life is bound by ascetical practices expressed typically in the vows of celibacy, poverty, and obedience, called the evangelical counsels.
..... Click the link for more information. . convent 1. a building inhabited by a religious community, usually of nuns 2. the religious community inhabiting such a building 3. a school in which the teachers are nuns convent 1. A religious community: friars, monks, or nuns (now usually nuns). 2. A group of buildings occupied by such a community. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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