as in monastery
a residence for men under religious vows monks living in a cloister in the country

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Recent Examples of cloister The housemates inhabit a soft pastel cloister decked out with Roche Bobois furniture. Patrick Frater, Variety, 20 Sep. 2024 Similar boards have also been found carved into cloister seats at English cathedrals. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 16 Sep. 2024 Meanwhile, Paolo Nutini was wandering around in the cloister. Billboard Italy, Billboard, 27 June 2024 Detailed preservation efforts restored the original cloisters and its frescoes dating back to 1223, and a Baroque church with marble altar and Majolica floor, all of which are gracefully integrated with the upscale property perched 262 feet above the sea. Annelise Sorensen, TIME, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for cloister 

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“Cloister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloister. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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