Tools: Learn New Words | Secure Password Generator | Startup Tools | PDF Generator

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.

Hypernyms

  • Cloister
  Copyright © 2024 Socielo Tech. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of use