Cloister (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions).

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Hypernyms

• Courtyard

Related Words

• Cloister (verb)

Meaning ²

Residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery).

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Religious Residence

Hypernyms

• Residence

Hyponyms

• Monastery
• Convent
• Priory

Related Words

• Cloistral (adjective)
• Cloister (verb)