History
History
Synonyms
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Meaning:
abbess

at the head of a convent or nunnery

woman in religious order

friar

a man who is a member of certain Christian groups, especially one who lives in poverty

man who devotes life to contemplation of god

hermit

a person living in isolation from others

person who chose to live alone

monk

a man who, after taking religious vows, lives with other men in a monastery in the service of God

man who devotes life to contemplation of god

nun

a woman who, after taking religious vows, lives with other women in a convent in the service of God

woman in religious order

prioress

a woman prior

woman in religious order

recluse

a person who lives alone and avoids other people

person who does not want social contact

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