Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

ABBEY Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word abbey. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word abbey. (close relations)
Also try synonyms for..
abbeysabbatial

Best Alternative Words for ABBEY

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
ashram
nounn
noun

• a place of religious retreat modeled after the Indian ashram

• (India) a place of religious retreat for Hindus

charterhouse
nounn
noun

• a Carthusian monastery

cloister
verb, nounv, n
noun

• residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)

• a courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions)

verb

• surround with a cloister, as of a garden

• surround with a cloister

• seclude from the world in or as if in a cloister

convent
nounn
noun

• a religious residence especially for nuns

• a community of people in a religious order (especially nuns) living together

friary
nounn
noun

• a monastery of friars

hermitage
nounn
noun

• the abode of a hermit

monastery
nounn
noun

• the residence of a religious community

nunnery
nounn
noun

• the convent of a community of nuns

priory
nounn
noun

• religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress

dargah
nounn
No meanings yet for this word...
vihara
nounn
No meanings yet for this word...

Best Hypernyms For ABBEY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for abbey, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
church convent monastery
Phrases (1)
church building

Alternatives for ASHRAM

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen