convent

Meanings

• noun

  A religious community of women living under a rule, typically in a cloistered monastery.

  - "The convent was known for its beautiful gardens and peaceful atmosphere."
  - "Sister Mary lived in the convent for over fifty years."
  - "The convent welcomed visitors for tours and educational programs."

• noun

  A school for girls, especially one under religious rule.

  - "My mother sent me to the convent school when I was young."
  - "The convent school had a reputation for academic excellence."
  - "I still keep in touch with some of my classmates from the convent."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɑn.vɛnt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with convent
convenient , conventional , contemplation

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Variants

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convent , convents , convented , conventing

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'conventus,' meaning 'a coming together.'

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known convent in the world is the Monastery of Santa Caterina d'Alba in Italy, which was founded in 324 AD.

2. The largest convent in the world is the Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzman in Mexico City, which covers over 40 acres and houses over 1,000 sisters.

3. Many famous women throughout history have lived in convents, including Hildegard of Bingen, St. Teresa of Avila, and St. Catherine of Siena.

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Related Concepts

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1. Monastery: A religious community of men, often living in seclusion and devoting themselves to prayer, study, and community living.

2. Nun: A woman who has taken religious vows and lives in a convent.

3. Cloister: A secluded area within a monastery or convent, often used for prayer and contemplation.

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Culture

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Convents have played an important role in history, particularly in the education of women and the preservation of religious traditions.

How to Memorize "convent"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of women living together in a peaceful, secluded community.
   - Visualize a beautiful, stone building with high walls and a large, ornate gate.
   - Think about the sound of sisters chanting prayers in a quiet, peaceful setting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'convent' with 'community' and 'religion'.
   - Think of a peaceful, secluded place where women live and pray.
   - Associate the word with the sound of sisters chanting prayers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-N-V-E-N-T to remember the definition: Community Of Nuns Vowed To Entertaining God.
   - Think of the word 'convent' as a 'community' of women living in a 'vent' or opening to the outside world, but dedicated to prayer and religious life.

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