priory

• Религиозное жилище или здание, являющееся частью монастыря, управляемого приором, или женского монастыря, управляемого приорессой.

A religious residence or building that is part of a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress.

1. Religious residenceC1formal

   A monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress, often smaller than an abbey.

   Монастырь

   • The monks lived in a quiet priory in the countryside.
   • She visited the ancient priory during her trip to England.
   • The priory was founded in the 12th century.

   Synonymscloisterconventfriarymonastery