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nun

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /nʌn/

Forms: nuns

nun means: A woman who promises to follow a Christian religious life, often living with other women in a convent.

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CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS WOMANB1

A woman who promises to follow a Christian religious life, often living with other women in a convent.

  • The nun works at the school.
  • She became a nun when she was young.
  • Several nuns live in the convent beside the church.

Similar words: sister

Common phrases: Catholic nun, become a nun, a young nun

OTHER RELIGIOUS WOMANB2

A woman who follows a religious life in a community outside Christianity, such as Buddhism.

  • A Buddhist nun led the meditation.
  • The nuns wore simple robes at the temple.
  • She hopes to become a nun in a Tibetan monastery.

Common phrases: Buddhist nun, Tibetan nun, become a nun

Questions about nun

What does nun mean?

A woman who promises to follow a Christian religious life, often living with other women in a convent.

What is nun in other languages?

Türkçe: rahibe · Español: monja · Français: religieuse · Deutsch: Nonne · Italiano: suora · 日本語: 修道女

How do you pronounce nun?

It is pronounced /nʌn/.

How do you use nun in a sentence?

The nun works at the school. She became a nun when she was young.

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