nunnery

/ˈnʌnəri/

Definitions

1. noun

A place where a community of nuns resides, especially a large building where a group of nuns live and work together.

“The young nun was sent to live in a nunnery to further her spiritual education.”

Synonyms

  • abbey
  • convent
  • monastery

Antonyms

  • bordello
  • brothel