Definition of Abbey
Abbey
ab·bey
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a convent or a monastery that is headed by an abbess or an abbot and occupied by a community of nuns or monks (respectively);
e.g. You can hear the bells in the abbey from all around the city.
(noun)
a building such as a house or a church that used to be occupied by a community of nuns or monks;
e.g. The abbey hosts a religious service every Sunday morning.
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