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Added 9 October 2026

nunnery

/ˈnʌn(ə)ɹi/ noun

In Latin: coenobium, monastērium, conventus Wiktionary

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Any convent (religious community) or the buildings thereof. The residence of a female religious community, a monastery or abbey for nuns.
The residence of a female religious community, a monastery or abbey for nuns.
Synonym of brothel.

Origin

From Middle English nonnery, nonnerie, equivalent to nun + -ery. (brothel): Compare typologically Czech nevěstinec (< nevěstka < nevěsta).

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