abbey

The word “abbey” has 2 syllables: ab-bey

It's pronounced as /ˈæbi/


What is synonym and antonym for abbey?

In the thesaurus, “abbey” has 11 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for abbey along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for abbey

Meanings of abbey

  • noun
    1. The office or dominion of an abbot or abbess.
    2. A monastery or society of people, secluded from the world and devoted to religion and celibacy, which is headed by an abbot or abbess; also, the monastic building or buildings.
    3. The church of a monastery.
    4. A residence that was previously an abbatial building.

Example Sentences

  • We explored the historic abbey nestled in the picturesque countryside.
  • The monks gathered in the serene courtyard of the ancient abbey for evening prayers.
  • A sense of tranquility enveloped the visitors as they entered the centuries-old abbey.
  • The haunting beauty of the abandoned abbey captured the imagination of the curious travelers.
  • Local artisans meticulously restored the crumbling walls of the medieval abbey to preserve its cultural heritage.

On this page you'll find 11 synonyms or another words to abbey, such as: cloister, convent, friary, hermitage, house, lamasery, ministry.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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