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Pronunciation / Transliteration: abadi
"अब्दी शांति और ध्यान का स्थान है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A building or complex of buildings used by a community of monks or nuns.
"The ancient abbey stood on the hill, overlooking the valley." - 2
A monastery governed by an abbot or abbess.
"The abbey was known for its beautiful gardens and peaceful atmosphere."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'abbey' originates from the Latin 'abbatia', which refers to a monastery or convent governed by an abbot or abbess. It entered the English language in the 12th century, reflecting the influence of monastic life in medieval Europe.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Abbey" is said worldwide
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abbaye
Transliteration: ab-bay
"L'abbaye est un lieu de paix et de méditation."
Abtei
Transliteration: ab-tai
"Die Abtei liegt in einer malerischen Landschaft."
abbazia
Transliteration: ab-bat-zi-a
"L'abbazia è famosa per la sua architettura storica."
abadía
Transliteration: a-ba-di-a
"La abadía es un lugar de retiro espiritual."
abadia
Transliteration: a-ba-di-a
"A abadia é conhecida por sua história rica."
अब्दी
Transliteration: abadi
"अब्दी शांति और ध्यान का स्थान है।"
修道院
Transliteration: xiūdàoyuàn
"修道院是一个宁静的地方。"
수도원
Transliteration: sudowon
"수도원은 평화로운 장소입니다."
修道院
Transliteration: shūdōin
"修道院は静かな場所です。"
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