convent
Convent (noun) means a community of nuns or monks living together under religious vows, or the building where they live. Example: “She entered the convent at the age of nineteen.”
How to use convent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA religious community (traditionally of nuns) and the building it lives in, or a school run by one.
Word forms
convented past tense, convents plural, convents singular
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She entered the _____ at the age of nineteen.
Etymology
From Latin conventus, "a coming together" — the same root as "convene."
Frequently asked questions
What does “convent” mean?
The word “convent” means a community of nuns or monks living together under religious vows, or the building where they live. In plain terms, a religious community (traditionally of nuns) and the building it lives in, or a school run by one.
How do you pronounce “convent”?
“Convent” is pronounced KON-vehnt (/ˈkɑn.vɛnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “convent” in a sentence?
Here is “convent” used in a sentence: “She entered the convent at the age of nineteen.”
What part of speech is “convent”?
“Convent” is a noun.
Where does the word “convent” come from?
The word “convent” comes from Latin. From Latin conventus, "a coming together" — the same root as "convene.".
Is “convent” a common word?
“Convent” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “convent” have?
“Convent” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a community of nuns or monks living together under religious vows, or the building where they live.