MONASTERY Synonyms
There are 5 synonyms of the word
monastery.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word monastery. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word monastery. (close relations)
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Definition of MONASTERY
Definition of MONASTERY
Best Alternative Words for MONASTERY
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abbey | nounn | |||||||
noun • a church associated with a monastery or convent • a convent ruled by an abbess • a monastery ruled by an abbot | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
priory | nounn | |||||||
noun • religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress |
Best Hypernyms For MONASTERY
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
monastery, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
cloister
Phrases (1)
religious residence