Finesentence logo

Priory: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿฐ
Add to dictionary

priory

 

[ หˆpraษชษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious institution

A priory is a monastery governed by a prior or prioress, which is a subordinate institution to an abbey. It can refer to a place where a community of monks or nuns lives and works, typically engaged in religious activities. Priories often serve as places for worship, contemplation, and community service.

Synonyms

abbey, cloister, monastery

Examples of usage

  • The monks withdrew to the priory for prayer and reflection.
  • She visited the ancient priory that dates back to the 12th century.
  • The priory was renowned for its beautiful gardens and tranquil atmosphere.

Translations

Translations of the word "priory" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น priorado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคฅเคฎเคฟเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Priorat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ prioritas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ priorat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ„ชๅ…ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prieurรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ priorato

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถncelik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐ์„ ๊ถŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูˆู„ูˆูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ priorรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priorรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ˜ๅ…ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ priorat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forgangur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัะฟะฐะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prioritet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ priorato

Word origin

The term 'priory' originates from the Latin word 'prioratus', derived from 'prior', meaning 'first' or 'foremost'. This term came into use in the English language around the 14th century to refer specifically to a monastery or convent under the leadership of a prior. The structure of Christian hierarchical institutions often separated monasteries into levels, with abbeys being the most senior containing an abbot, while priories were considered subordinate establishments. Throughout history, priories have played significant roles in the monastic life, often being centers of learning, agriculture, and community support before the Reformation led to many of them being dissolved or repurposed.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,430, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.