מנזר

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Hebrew

Root
נ־ז־ר (n-z-r)

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Noun

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מִנְזָר (minzárm (plural indefinite מִנְזָרִים, singular construct מִנְזַר־, plural construct מִנְזְרֵי־)

  1. A monastery, a convent, an abbey: a place where monks or nuns live.

Usage notes

  • Such places are not part of the Jewish tradition; rather, מִנְזָר typically refers to a Christian monastery or convent, or sometimes to an analogue in another religion such as Buddhism.