nounπShareThe office or dominion of an abbot or abbess."The new abbot quickly took control of the abbey, implementing changes to daily routines and schedules. "religionarchitectureorganizationbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA monastery or society of people, secluded from the world and devoted to religion and celibacy, which is headed by an abbot or abbess; also, the monastic building or buildings."The abbey hosted a quiet retreat for stressed students. "religionarchitecturebuildingorganizationhistoryplacecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe church of a monastery."The students visited the ancient abbey, a beautiful church attached to a historic monastery. "architecturereligionbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA residence that was previously an abbatial building."The old abbey, once the home of the abbot, now houses a school for gifted children. "architecturebuildingreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
