μονή — meaning in English
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English meaning
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monastery
noun A building or complex where monks live a communal religious life, often under vows.
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nunnery
noun A community of nuns, or the building where they live; a convent.
Senses
μονή is used for these senses in English:
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monastery
A residence for monks or others who have taken religious vows.
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nunnery
(chiefly, _, Christianity) The residence of a female religious community, a monastery for nuns.