ALL meanings of convent
con·vent
C c - countable noun convent A convent is a building in which a community of nuns live. 3
- countable noun convent A convent is the same as a convent school. 3
- noun convent a building inhabited by a religious community, usually of nuns 3
- noun convent the religious community inhabiting such a building 3
- noun convent a school in which the teachers are nuns 3
- noun convent a community of nuns or, sometimes, monks, living under strict religious vows 3
- noun convent the building or buildings occupied by such a community 3
- noun convent a community of persons devoted to religious life under a superior. 1
- noun convent a society or association of monks, friars, or nuns: now usually used of a society of nuns. 1
- noun convent the building or buildings occupied by such a society; a monastery or nunnery. 1
- noun convent Obsolete. assembly; meeting. 1
- noun convent A Christian community under monastic vows, esp. one of nuns. 1
- noun convent abbey, nuns' residence 1
- noun convent A religious community whose members (especially nuns) live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows. 0
- noun convent The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives. 0
- noun convent A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected. 0
- noun convent A coming together; a meeting. 0
- verb convent (Obsolete (No longer in use)) To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene. 0
- verb convent (Obsolete (No longer in use)) To meet together; to concur. 0
- verb convent (Obsolete (No longer in use)) To be convenient; to serve. 0