nun

/nʌn/

Definitions

1. noun

a woman who has dedicated her life to a religious order, typically living in a convent and devoting herself to prayer, work, and service.

“The nun helped the homeless at the local soup kitchen.”

2. verb

to make or become a nun; to take the vows of a nun.

“She decided to nun and dedicate her life to God.”

Synonyms

  • friar
  • nun
  • sister

Antonyms

  • secular