Abtei — meaning in English

English meaning

• abbey noun A monastery or convent, or the buildings that house it, led by an abbot or abbess.

Senses

Abtei is used for these senses in English:

• abbey A monastery or society of people, secluded from the world and devoted to religion and celibacy, which is headed by an abbot or abbess; also, the monastic building or buildings. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
• abbey The church of a monastery. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]

abbey — full definition

1. noun A monastery or convent, or the buildings that house it, led by an abbot or abbess.
2. noun A building that was once a monastery, now often used as a stately home or historic site.
3. name A diminutive of the given name Abigail.

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