convents – Ideal Dictionary

Convents (বাংলা: মঠ, ধর্মশালা, সন্ন্যাসিনী নিবাস) are religious communities where individuals, typically women, live under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. These institutions are often associated with the Christian faith, particularly within Catholicism.

Part of Speech & Pronunciation

Part of Speech: Noun (/ˈkɒnvənt/)

Definition of Convents

A convent is a community of nuns or a religious residence for women who have dedicated their lives to spiritual service and religious practices.

Synonyms

1. Monastery – [মঠের অর্থ](https://idealdictionary.com/bengali/monastery-meaning)
2. Abbey – [অ্যাবির অর্থ](https://idealdictionary.com/bengali/abbey-meaning)
3. Cloister – [ক্লোস্টারের অর্থ](https://idealdictionary.com/bengali/cloister-meaning)
4. Hermitage – [হেরমিটেজের অর্থ](https://idealdictionary.com/bengali/hermitage-meaning)

Antonyms

1. Secularism – (অধর্মবাদ)
2. Worldliness – (পৃথিবীপ্রেম)
3. Laity – (অভ্যন্তরীণ)
4. Non-religious – (অধর্মিক)

Origin of Convents

The term “convent” originates from the Latin word “conventus,” meaning “assembly” or “meeting.” It reflects the communal aspect of these religious institutions.

Nearby Words

1. Nun (Noun)
2. Vow (Noun)
3. Devotion (Noun)
4. Sanctuary (Noun)

Convents in Literature

“The convent is a place where the soul can find peace.” – Unknown
(মঠ হল একটি স্থান যেখানে আত্মা শান্তি খুঁজে পেতে পারে।)

Convents Meaning in Different Languages

Bengali: মঠ, Hindi: मठ, Nepali: मठ, Urdu: خانقاہ, Tamil: மடம், Telugu: మఠం, Arabic: دير, Chinese: 修道院, Japanese: 修道院, Russian: монастырь

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