priory

• Edificio religioso o residencia de una comunidad monástica gobernada por un prior o una priora, a veces dependiente de una abadía mayor; también puede referirse a la casa o sede del priorato.

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

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

   Priorato

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscloisterconventfriarymonastery