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   What does nun mean?

   • Nun definition: a woman member of a religious order, especially one bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.. See examples of NUN used in a sentence.

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   What does a nun do?

   • A nun is a woman who belongs to a religious order and takes the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Their vows are publicly accepted by superiors in the name of the Church and solemn. In general, solemn vows are professed by members of religious orders after a period of temporary, simple vows.

   The Meaning of the Terms Nun, Sister, Monk, Priest, and Brother

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   Is a woman a nun or a sister?

   • In general, solemn vows are professed by members of religious orders after a period of temporary, simple vows. When bound by solemn vows, a woman is a nun but is commonly called “Sister” (although some orders use another formal title, like “Dame” or “Mother”); when bound by simple vows, a woman is a sister, not a nun, and thereby called “Sister.”

   The Meaning of the Terms Nun, Sister, Monk, Priest, and Brother

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   Who reimagines Marie de France as a nun?

   • Maggie Michael, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2024 Groff reimagines the real-life 12th-century mystic poet Marie de France into a nun who, bit by bit, transforms her impoverished abbey into a feminist utopia. Constance Grady, Vox, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nun

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   What does Nonne mean?

   • n. A woman who belongs to a religious order or congregation devoted to active service or meditation, typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. [Middle English, from Old English nunne and from Old French nonne, both from Late Latin nonna, feminine of nonnus, tutor, monk.] n. The 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabet.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNUN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   NUN definition: 1. a member of a female religious group that lives in a convent: 2. a member of a female religious…. Learn more.

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     NUN meaning: 1. a member of a female religious group that...

   • Nun: Thai Translation

     nun translate: นางชี. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Nun: Indonesian Translation

     nun translate: suster. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Nun: Italian Translation

     NUN translate: suora, suora, monaca. Learn more in the...

   • Nun: Arabic Translation

     NUN translate: راهِبة. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Nun Spanish Translation

     NUN translate: monja, monja [feminine, singular]. Learn more...

   • Nun: Catalan Translation

     nun translate: monja. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     nun translate: 수녀. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNUN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. a member of a women's religious order, esp. of one living under a common rule and taking vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. 2. any of various birds; esp., any of a domesticated breed of pigeon.

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5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nunNun Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of NUN is a woman belonging to a religious order; especially : one under solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

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   Nun definition: a woman member of a religious order, especially one bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.. See examples of NUN used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of 'nun' A nun is a member of a female religious community. [...] More. Synonyms of 'nun' • sister, Bride of Christ [...] More. Examples of 'nun' in a sentence. These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins. Read more.

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   1. (Ecclesiastical Terms) a female member of a religious order. 2. (Breeds) (sometimes capital) a variety of domestic fancy pigeon usually having a black-and-white plumage with a ridged peak or cowl of short white feathers.

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