Synonyms for

Nun

Verb / nʌn / Another word for nun — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A woman who has taken religious vows and lives in a convent.

Synonyms & similar words

conicalbuoy nunbuoy sister nunnery nunner abbess prioress novice postulant

Synonyms by register

Formal

religious sister sister cloistered woman

Literary

vestal nun-like

Antonyms

layman secularist worldling profane nonbeliever

Common collocations

  • habit of a nun
  • life of a nun
  • young nun
  • old nun
  • devout nun
  • holy nun
  • Catholic nun

Word family

noun nun
adjective nunlike

Usage note

The term 'nun' specifically refers to a woman who has taken religious vows and lives in a convent. It is not typically used for men in religious orders, who are called monks.

Example sentences

  1. The nun wore a black habit and white wimple.
  2. The nuns sang beautiful hymns in church.
  3. I visited my aunt who is a nun in the convent.
  4. The nun devoted her life to serving God.
  5. The young girl decided to become a nun after visiting the convent.

Quotes

  • A nun's life is a life of sacrifice and service.
  • I have given everything to God, becoming a nun was the ultimate act of devotion.
  • The nun's habit is a symbol of her commitment to God.

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