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priory Synonyms

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A Christian monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress, often established as an independent house or as a smaller dependency subordinate to an abbey.

Usage Example

"The medieval ruins of the old monastery still stand quietly beside the river in the Yorkshire countryside."

Strong
monastery
convent
abbey
friary
nunnery
Weak
cloister

• Nearby Words

prioritization
prioritize
priority
priory
prism
prismatic
prison

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Priory. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/priory
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