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noun
- 1. a member of a religious community of women, typically one living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
- 2. any of a number of birds whose plumage resembles a nun's habit, especially an Asian mannikin.
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The meaning of NUN is a woman belonging to a religious order; especially : one under solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
A nun is a woman who vows to dedicate her life to religious service and contemplation, [1] typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in the enclosure of a monastery or convent. [2]
NUN definition: 1. a member of a female religious group that lives in a convent: 2. a member of a female religious…. Learn more.
A nun is a woman who's dedicated her life to religious observance. Most nuns spend their time praying or meditating and doing service work in their communities.
a female member of a religious order, esp. one bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
A female member of a religious order, living in a convent, whose work is confined to the convent. The term is also applied broadly to other female members of religious orders (“sisters”) who often live outside their convents and work as teachers, nurses, social workers, or administrators.
nun definition: a member of a group of religious women who live away from other people. Learn more.
Definition of nun noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Nov 7, 2024 · A member of a Christian religious community of women who live by certain vows and usually wear a habit, (Roman Catholicism, specifically) those living together in a cloister.
NUN meaning: 1. a member of a female religious group that lives in a convent: 2. a member of a female religious…. Learn more.
