Meaning

A religious community whose members live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows..

Definitions by Sense

1. A religious community whose members live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.
2. The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.
3. (India) A Christian school.
4. A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.
5. A coming together; a meeting.
6. (obsolete) To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.
7. (obsolete) To meet together; to concur.
8. (obsolete) To be convenient; to serve.

Example Sentences

Near-synonym: abbey

My God! It's enough to drive a girl into a convent! Do they have Jewish nuns?

One seldom finds in Italy a spot of ground more agreeable than ordinary that is not covered with a convent.

...an usual ceremony at their [the witches'] convents or meetings...

Tomorrow morning to the Council board He be convented.

We convent nought else but woes

When that is known and golden time convents.

Word Forms

• convents
• conventing
• convented

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When Should You Use Convent?

Use convent when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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