nunnery
What is another word for nunnery? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A community of nuns, or the building where they live; a convent.
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Etymology
From Middle English nonnery, built from nun plus the suffix -ery, which denotes a place or institution.
Full origin of nunnery →Frequently asked questions
What does “nunnery” mean?
The word “nunnery” means a community of nuns, or the building where they live; a convent. In plain terms, another word for a convent — the place where nuns live together.
How do you pronounce “nunnery”?
“Nunnery” is pronounced NUHN-ree (/ˈnʌn(ə)ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “nunnery” in a sentence?
Here is “nunnery” used in a sentence: “The old nunnery on the hill had stood for centuries.”
What part of speech is “nunnery”?
“Nunnery” is a noun.
Where does the word “nunnery” come from?
The word “nunnery” comes from Middle English. From Middle English nonnery, built from nun plus the suffix -ery, which denotes a place or institution.
