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Definition of convent

convent

/ˈkɑːn.vənt/
con · vent
Plural:convents
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Adjective:conventual
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• noun

1

A building or complex of buildings occupied by a community of nuns (or, historically, monks or friars) living together under religious vows.

Example

"The historic stone convent at the edge of town now operates as a quiet retreat center and library."

2

A Christian community of nuns, or sometimes priests or religious brothers, living together under monastic vows and dedicated to religious life.

Example

"The local convent dedicated its charitable efforts to running a hospital and school for underprivileged children."

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• Nearby Words

convenience
convenient
conveniently
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convention
conventional
conventionality

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English convent, borrowed from Anglo-Norman and Old French covent, from Latin conventus ('an assembly or gathering'), derived from convenire ('to come together').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Convent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/convent
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