English · Word Candidate

abbey

/ˈæb.i/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: abbeys

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The office or dominion of an abbot or abbess.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A monastery or society of people, secluded from the world and devoted to religion and celibacy, which is headed by an abbot or abbess; also, the monastic building or buildings.

Noun

Examples

Near-synonym: convent

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “abbey” mean?

The office or dominion of an abbot or abbess.

Is “abbey” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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