nun in Italian
nun in Italian is suora, monaca — nun means a woman who has taken religious vows and lives in a convent, typically as part of a Christian order.
nun in Italian
suora
monaca
monaca
A member of a Christian religious community of women who live by certain vows and usually wear a habit, (Roman Catholicism, specifically) those living together in a cloister.
What does "nun" mean?
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noun A woman who has taken religious vows and lives in a convent, typically as part of a Christian order.
"The nun had lived at the convent for over forty years."
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noun A woman living a similarly devoted, communal religious life in other faith traditions.
"The Buddhist nun spent her mornings in silent meditation."
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nun in a sentence
- The nun had lived at the convent for over forty years.
- As a young woman, she became a nun and moved into the abbey.
- The Buddhist nun spent her mornings in silent meditation.
- In the mountain monastery, the nun shaved her head and followed a strict daily routine.
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What is "nun" in Italian?
"nun" in Italian is suora, monaca. nun means: A woman who has taken religious vows and lives in a convent, typically as part of a Christian order.
How do you use "nun" in a sentence?
Example: "The nun had lived at the convent for over forty years." In Italian, "nun" is suora, monaca.
Are there other ways to say "nun" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "nun": suora, monaca.
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