convent.
A religious community whose members live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.
Meaning & usage
A religious community whose members live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.
The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.
The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives. Synonym of nunnery, a female religious community and its residence.
A Christian school.
A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.
A coming together; a meeting.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English convent, variant of covent, from Old French covent, from Latin conventus, perfect participle of the verb convenio (whence ultimately convene), see con- + venio. Doublet of coven.
To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.
To meet together; to concur.
To be convenient; to serve.
Where this word comes from
From Latin convenio (past participle conventus), whence also convene; so of the same ultimate origin as Etymology 1.
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