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μονή — meaning in English

moni

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English meaning

  • monastery noun A building or complex where monks live a communal religious life, often under vows.
  • nunnery noun A community of nuns, or the building where they live; a convent.

Senses

μονή is used for these senses in English:

  • monastery A residence for monks or others who have taken religious vows.
  • nunnery (chiefly, _, Christianity) The residence of a female religious community, a monastery for nuns.

Related Greek words