convent

  1. Noun.  A religious community whose members, (especially nuns) live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.
  2. Noun.  The buildings and pertaining surroundings in which such a community lives.
  3. Noun.  A gathering of people lasting several days which come from different regions of a country or even the world for the purpose of discussing or working on topics previously selected.

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