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priory
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/pɾiuˈɾaðu/pri·o·ra·do
Definitions
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A monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress.
Usage examples
“He was appointed to the priory of a small monastic community.”
“The ruins of the medieval priory can still be visited.”
Common combinations
Augustinian priorydissolved priory
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The office, rank, or term of office of a prior.
Usage examples
“His priorship lasted for ten years.”
“He assumed the priorship after the death of his predecessor.”