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abbey

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun abbey has 3 senses
  1. abbey - a church associated with a monastery or convent
    --1 is a kind of
    church, church building
  2. abbey - a convent ruled by an abbess
    --2 is a kind of
    convent
  3. abbey - a monastery ruled by an abbot
    --3 is a kind of
    monastery

Definitions from the Web

Abbey

Noun:

  • A religious building used by monks or nuns.

Sample Sentences:

  1. She decided to visit the ancient abbey in the countryside.
  2. The monks at the abbey devoted their lives to prayer and contemplation.

Noun:

  • A monastery or convent headed by an abbot or abbess.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The former actress left her successful career and became an abbess at a remote abbey.
  2. The abbot concentrated on the growth and well-being of the abbey under his leadership.

Noun:

  • A church or building associated with an abbey, often used as a suffix in place names.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The village abbey was a significant landmark in the small town.
  2. The tour guide explained the historical importance of the abbey in the region.
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