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MONASTERY Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word monastery. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word monastery. (close relations)
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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.
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cloister
Phrases (1)
religious residence

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