convent

/หˆkษ‘n.vษ›nt/

IPA: /K AA1 N V AH0 N T/

noun
  1. 1

    A religious community whose members (especially nuns) live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.

  2. 2

    The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.

  3. 3

    A Christian school.

  4. 4

    A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.

  5. 5

    A coming together; a meeting.

verb
  1. 1

    To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene.

  2. 2

    To meet together; to concur.

  3. 3

    To be convenient; to serve.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/convent