Noun

Singular convent

Plural convents

convent (plural convents)

1. A religious community whose members, (especially nuns) live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows
2. the buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives
3. 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

Related terms

• convenance
• convene
• convenient
• conventicle
• convention