Monastery
A monastery is the habitation of monks. Originally: a hermit's cell. Christian monasteries are also called abbey, priory, charterhouse, friary, and preceptory, while the habitation of nuns can also be called a convent.
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Etymology |
| ► | Christian monasteries |
| ► | Buddhist monasteries |
| ► | External links |
| ► | See also |
| ► | Related articles |
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