Definition of Convent

1. Noun. A religious residence especially for nuns.

Specialized synonyms: Abbey, Nunnery
Terms within: Cell, Cubicle
Generic synonyms: Cloister, Religious Residence
Derivative terms: Conventual

2. Noun. A community of people in a religious order (especially nuns) living together.
Group relationships: Religious Order, Religious Sect, Sect
Generic synonyms: Community
Derivative terms: Conventual

Definition of Convent

1. n. A coming together; a meeting.

2. v. i. To meet together; to concur.

3. v. t. To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.

Definition of Convent

1. Noun. A religious community whose members (especially nuns) live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows. ¹

2. Noun. The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives. ¹

3. Noun. 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. ¹

4. Verb. (obsolete) To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Convent

1. to convene [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: convene

Lexicographical Neighbors of Convent

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convenience form
convenience store
convenience stores
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conveniencies
conveniency
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convenientia
conveniently
convenientness
convening
convenor
convenors
convent (current term)
convented
conventical
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conventiclers
conventicles
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convention bump
convention state
conventional
conventional PCI
conventional animal

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