abbey

UK
/ˈæbi/
US
/ˈæbi/

Übersetzungen

abbeysubstantiv
abbeys
Pl.
UK
/ˈæbi/
US
/ˈæbi/
The monks lived in the abbey for many years.
Монахи жили в аббатстве много лет.
abbeyadjektiv
UK
/ˈæb.i/
US
/ˈæb.i/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate a connection with an abbey (e.g., abbey church, abbey ruins).

Definitionen

abbeysubstantiv
A building or complex of buildings used by a community of monks or nuns.
The ancient abbey stood on the hill, overlooking the village below.
A church that was formerly an abbey.
The wedding was held in the old abbey, which had been converted into a parish church.
The community of monks or nuns who live in an abbey.
The abbey cared for the poor in the surrounding countryside.
abbeyadjektiv
Relating to or characteristic of an abbey.
The abbey grounds are open to the public during the summer.