as in monastery
a residence for men under religious vows monks living in a cloister in the country

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Recent Examples of cloister Similar boards have also been found carved into cloister seats at English cathedrals. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 16 Sep. 2024 Meanwhile, Paolo Nutini was wandering around in the cloister. Billboard Italy, Billboard, 27 June 2024 Detailed preservation efforts restored the original cloisters and its frescoes dating back to 1223, and a Baroque church with marble altar and Majolica floor, all of which are gracefully integrated with the upscale property perched 262 feet above the sea. Annelise Sorensen, TIME, 25 July 2024 Visit the magnificent Norman-Arab striped cathedral and its Moorish cloister and the Museo della Carta to learn about the history of paper-making and wander the ancient covered lanes that lead towards the Valle dei Mulini. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for cloister 

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“Cloister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloister. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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