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nun

[nʌn]

nun Definition

a member of a religious community of women, typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

Using nun: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nun" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She became a nun after graduating from college.

  • Example

    The nuns spent most of their time praying and doing charity work.

  • Example

    The convent has a strict rule that nuns must follow.

  • Example

    The nuns wore black and white habits.

nun Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for nun

Phrases with nun

  • a nun who lives in seclusion from the world, usually within a convent

    Example

    The cloistered nuns spend most of their time in prayer and meditation.

  • lay sister/nun

    a nun who is not ordained and does not perform priestly functions

    Example

    The lay sisters/nuns are responsible for cooking and cleaning in the convent.

  • a nun who works as a teacher in a school or educational institution

    Example

    The teaching nuns were highly respected for their dedication to education.

Origins of nun

from Old English 'nunne', from Latin 'nonna', meaning 'a nurse'

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Summary: nun in Brief

A 'nun' [nʌn] is a woman who belongs to a religious community and lives under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Nuns spend most of their time praying and doing charity work. The term 'nun' extends into phrases like 'cloistered nun,' who lives in seclusion, and 'teaching nun,' who works as a teacher.

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