abbey abbey /ˈæbi/

noun

1. () A church associated with a monastery or convent  ( abbey )
   a church associated with a monastery or convent
    The ancient abbey stood tall, a testament to the religious devotion of past generations.
   The ancient abbey stood tall, a testament to the religious devotion of past generations.
   
   
2. A monastery ruled by an abbot  ( abbey )
   a monastery ruled by an abbot
    We toured the ancient abbey and its beautiful gardens.
   We toured the ancient abbey and its beautiful gardens.
   
   
3. A convent ruled by an abbess  ( abbey )
   a convent ruled by an abbess
    The nuns lived a peaceful life in the secluded abbey.
   The nuns lived a peaceful life in the secluded abbey.