noun
- the main convent or monastery of a religious order from which other houses are established
Usage: religious
Examples
- The Sisters of Charity established their motherhouse in Kentucky in 1812.
- Novices often complete their training at the motherhouse before being assigned to other locations.
- The order's motherhouse served as the administrative center for all affiliated convents.
- She was called back to the motherhouse to serve as the new Mother Superior.
- The motherhouse contained the archives documenting the order's 200-year history.
- Donations from around the world helped renovate the aging motherhouse.