Abbey Word Meaning

Etymology:

Middle English: from Old French abbeie, from medieval Latin abbatia ‘abbacy’, from abbas, abbat- (see abbot)

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

the building or buildings occupied by a community of monks or nuns

Short Definition:

building or buildings occupied by community of monks or nuns

Examples:

• in 1059 he found his way to the abbey of Bec in Normandy
• several churches have begun having silent retreats at monasteries and abbeys