Priory

//ˈpɹaɪəɹ.i// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress.
  2. 2
    religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
cloisterhouse

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman priorie.

Related phrases

alien priory

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