monasteries

Example:The convent, like the monastery, provided a peaceful environment for religious practice.

Definition:Residential communities of religious women, often similar in structure to monasteries.

Example:The religious house served as a retreat center, offering spiritual guidance and support.

Definition:General term for places where religious people live, including monasteries and convents.

Example:Each monk in the monastery had a small cell, designed for solitude and contemplation.

Definition:Individual rooms where monks or nuns live in isolation from each other, part of a larger monastery or convent.

Example:The cloister in the monastery provided a place for movement and contemplation during monastic times.

Definition:Courtyards or walkways covered by buildings, often associated with monasteries and providing a semi-public space for the community.