abbey

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/ˈæbi/ · ab-bey

A complex of buildings used by a community of monks or nuns.

Meanings

nounformal

A complex of buildings used by a community of monks or nuns.

عمارتوں کا ایک مجموعہ جو کہ رہبانوں یا رہبائیوں کی ایک جماعت کے زیر استعمال ہو۔

عبادت خانہ

ibadat khaana

Synonyms

monasteryconventprioryدھیرہنما کا گھررہبانہ

Antonyms

towncityvillageشہرقصبہگاوں

Common Collocations

  • Cistercian abbey
  • medieval abbey
  • abbey church

Example Sentences

The old abbey was a place of solace and prayer for many.

پرانا عبادت خانہ بہتوں کے لئے تسلی اور دعا کا مقام تھا۔

Purana ibadat khaana bohaton ke liye tasalli aur dua ka maqam tha.

Visitors can explore the ruins of the ancient abbey.

سیاح قدیم عبادت خانہ کے کھنڈرات کا معائنہ کر سکتے ہیں۔

Siyah qadeem ibadat khaana ke khundrat ka muaina kar sakte hain.

The abbey was known for its beautiful gardens and architecture.

عبادت خانہ اپنی خوبصورت باغات اور فن تعمیر کے لئے مشہور تھا۔

Ibadat khaana apni khoobsurat bagaat aur fun tameer ke liye mashhoor tha.

Easily Confused With

abbey:An abbey is specifically a monastery, while a convent can refer to a community of nuns.

Word Family

abbot
nounراہی
abbess
nounراہبہ
abacial
adjectiveراہبوں کا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'abbey' as a place for 'abbots' and 'abbesses'.

Imagine a peaceful, ancient building surrounded by gardens.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دنیا کو چھوڑ کے آؤ، عبادت خانہ میں بسے۔

Duniya ko chhod ke aao, ibadat khaana mein base.

Leave the world behind, and dwell in the abbey.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نوٹ کا پجاری بھی عبادت خانہ نہیں، جہاں غلام ہو وہاں الہی اشارہ ہوتا ہے۔

Note ka pujari bhi ibadat khaana nahin, jahan ghulam ho wahan ilahi ishaara hota hai.

Even a priest of notes is not an abbey; where there are slaves, there is a divine sign.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "abbaye" — monastery

First known use: 14th century

The term 'abbey' originates from the Old French word 'abbaye', which referred to a monastery led by an abbot or abbess. It has been used since the medieval period to denote a religious community.