noun
- plural of nun; women who are members of a religious community and have taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
Examples
- The nuns at the convent wake up early for morning prayers.
- Several nuns teach at the Catholic school downtown.
- The nuns dedicate their lives to serving God and helping others.
- Mother Teresa worked alongside other nuns in Calcutta.
- The nuns wear traditional habits as part of their religious order.
- Many nuns take vows of silence during certain hours of the day.