abbey

/ˈæbi/
noun
  1. A building or group of buildings where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.
    • The old abbey has been home to a community of nuns for centuries.
    • Tourists visit the ruined abbey to see its ancient stone walls.
    • The monks at the abbey grow their own vegetables and bake bread.
  2. A church that was once part of an abbey or is built in a similar style.
    • The wedding was held in a small abbey in the countryside.
    • Many kings and queens are buried in the royal abbey.
    • Westminster Abbey is famous for its beautiful Gothic architecture.
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