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Definition of Convent
1. Noun. A religious residence especially for nuns.
Terms within: Cell, Cubicle
Generic synonyms: Cloister, Religious Residence
Derivative terms: Conventual
2. Noun. A community of people in a religious order (especially nuns) living together.
Generic synonyms: Community
Derivative terms: Conventual
Definition of Convent
1. n. A coming together; a meeting.
2. v. i. To meet together; to concur.
3. v. t. To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.
Definition of Convent
1. Noun. A religious community whose members (especially nuns) live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows. ¹
2. Noun. The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives. ¹
3. Noun. A gathering of people lasting several days which come from different regions of a country or even the world for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected. ¹
4. Verb. (obsolete) To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Convent
1. to convene [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: convene