abbey

UK
/ˈæbi/
US
/ˈæbi/

Translations

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

Definitions

abbeynoun
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.
abbeyadjective
Relating to or characteristic of an abbey.
The abbey grounds are open to the public during the summer.