convent

A religious community whose members live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.

Near-synonym: abbey

The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.

One seldom finds in Italy a spot of ground more agreeable than ordinary that is not covered with a convent.

The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.

A Christian school.

A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.

To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.

Tomorrow morning to the Council board He be convented.

To meet together; to concur.

We convent nought else but woes

To be convenient; to serve.

When that is known and golden time convents.

A census-designated place, the parish seat of St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States.