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conventual

Syllabification: (con·ven·tu·al)
Pronunciation: /kənˈvenCHo͞oəl/

Definition of conventual

adjective

  • relating or belonging to a convent:the conventual life
  • relating to the less strict order of the Franciscans, living in large convents.

noun

  • a person who lives in or is a member of a convent.

Origin:

late Middle English: from medieval Latin conventualis, from Latin conventus 'assembly, company' (see convent)

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