convent — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A religious community whose members live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.

   Synonyms

   abbey

   Broader terms

   community

   Examples

   Near-synonym: abbey

   My God! It's enough to drive a girl into a convent! Do they have Jewish nuns?

2. The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.

   Broader terms

   residencehome

   Examples

   One seldom finds in Italy a spot of ground more agreeable than ordinary that is not covered with a convent.

3. The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives. Synonym of nunnery, a female religious community and its residence.

   Usage

   • especially

4. A Christian school.

   Usage

   • India

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.

   Examples

   ...an usual ceremony at their [the witches'] convents or meetings...

Verb

1. To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

   Examples

   Tomorrow morning to the Council board He be convented.

2. To meet together; to concur.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

   Examples

   We convent nought else but woes

3. To be convenient; to serve.

   Usage

   • Obsolete

   Examples

   When that is known and golden time convents.

Noun

1. a religious residence especially for nuns

   Broader terms

   religious residencecloister

2. a community of people in a religious order (especially nuns) living together

   Broader terms

   community