Noun: abbey a-bee
- A monastery ruled by an abbot
"The medieval abbey stood atop the hill, overlooking the village"
- A convent ruled by an abbess
"The nuns lived a life of quiet contemplation within the abbey walls"
- A church associated with a monastery or convent
"Tourists flocked to see the beautiful stained glass windows in the abbey church"
Derived forms: abbeys
Type of: church, church building, convent, monastery
Encyclopedia: Abbey, Maria