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convent

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒn.vɛnt/

The English word “convent” has 9 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A religious community whose members live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.
  2. The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.
  3. Synonym of nunnery, a female religious community and its residence.
  4. A Christian school.
  5. A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.
  6. A coming together; a meeting.

verb

  1. To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.
  2. To meet together; to concur.
  3. To be convenient; to serve.

Etymology

From Middle English convent, variant of covent, from Old French covent, from Latin conventus, perfect participle of the verb convenio (whence ultimately convene), see con- + venio. Doublet of coven.

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