noun Download 🔗Share The office or dominion of an abbot or abbess. Examples : "The new abbot quickly took control of the abbey, implementing changes to daily routines and schedules. " religion architecture organization building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A 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. Examples : "The abbey hosted a quiet retreat for stressed students. " religion architecture building organization history place culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The church of a monastery. Examples : "The students visited the ancient abbey, a beautiful church attached to a historic monastery. " architecture religion building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A residence that was previously an abbatial building. Examples : "The old abbey, once the home of the abbot, now houses a school for gifted children. " architecture building religion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading