CultureAugust 13, 2026

convent

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Definition

A religious community of individuals, typically women, living under monastic vows, or the building complex where they reside.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'conventus', meaning 'assembly' or 'gathering,' which evolved through Old French to refer specifically to a religious community.

In the news

In the context of the film 'The Devils', the convent serves as the central setting where the story's themes of religious obsession and political hysteria unfold.

Brand New Trailer for Ken Russell's The Devils Ahead of October Cinema Run

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UK Film Review

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