convent

• Substantiv, das eine Gemeinschaft oder ein Gebäude bezeichnet, in dem Nonnen leben und ein religiöses Leben nach ihren Gelübden führen.

A noun referring to a community or building where nuns live and practice their religious life under vows.

1. Religious communityB1formal

   A building or community where nuns live and practice their religious vows.

   Kloster

   • She decided to join a convent after finishing her studies.
   • The convent was built in the 18th century.
   • The nuns at the convent run a school for local children.

   Synonymeabbeycloisternunnerypriory

2. School associated with a conventB1formal

   A school run by nuns, often providing education for girls.

   Klosterschule

   • She attended a convent school in her hometown.
   • The convent offers both primary and secondary education.
   • Many parents choose the convent for its strict discipline.