| Main Entry: | convent |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | nunnery |
Synonyms: |
abbey, cloister, monastery, religious community, retreat, school |
| Main Entry: | abbey |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | building that houses monks, nuns, or priests; church |
Synonyms: |
cloister, convent, friary, ministry, monastery, nunnery, priory, temple |
| Main Entry: | cloister |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | secluded religious place |
Synonyms: |
abbey, cell, chapter house, convent, friary, hermitage, house, lamasery, monastery, nunnery, order, priorate, priory, religious community, retreat, sanctuary |
| Main Entry: | retreat |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | place one goes for peace |
Synonyms: |
adytum, ark, asylum, cell, cloister, convent, cover, covert, defense, den, habitat, harbor, haunt, haven, hermitage, hideaway, hiding place, ivory tower, port, privacy, refuge, resort, retirement, safe house, safe place, sanctuary, seclusion, security, shelter, solitude |
| Main Entry: | sanctuary |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | place to hide, be safe |
Synonyms: |
asylum, church, convent, cover, covert, defense, den, harbor, harborage, haven, hideaway, hideout, hole, hole-up, ivory tower, oasis, port, protection, refuge, resort, retreat, safe house, screen, shelter, shield |