abdij

Definitions of abdij
  1. noun
    a monastery ruled by an abbot
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    type of:
    monnikenklooster
    the residence of a religious community
  2. noun
    a convent ruled by an abbess
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    type of:
    klooster, nonnenklooster, nonnenschool, sticht, stift, vrouwenklooster, zusterhuis
    a religious residence especially for nuns
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