Priory (Noun)
Meaning
Religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The monks who lived in the priory spent their days in quiet contemplation and prayer.
- The priory was built in the 12th century and had been home to a community of nuns for over 800 years.
- When the prior retired, the monks of the priory elected a new leader to guide them.
- The priory was famous for its beautiful gardens, which were tended by the nuns who lived there.
- After a long illness, the prioress of the priory passed away, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and compassion.