Definitions from Wiktionary (Convent) ▸ noun:  A religious community whose members live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows. ▸ noun:  The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives. ▸ noun:  (now especially) Synonym of nunnery, a female religious community and its residence. ▸ noun:  (India) A Christian school. ▸ noun:  A gathering of people lasting several days for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected. ▸ noun:  A coming together; a meeting. ▸ verb:  (obsolete) To call before a judge or judicature; to summon; to convene. ▸ verb:  (obsolete) To meet together; to concur. ▸ verb:  (obsolete) To be convenient; to serve. ▸ noun:  A census-designated place, the parish seat of St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States.cloister, nunnery, monastery, motherhouse, friary, novitiate, nun, rectory, conventual, priory, more... abbey or monastery,  nun house,  nun's home,  religious orphanage,  nuns' island

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