nuns
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/nʌnz/
(nun)
religious woman
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nun' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'nunne', which in turn comes from Late Latin 'nonna' meaning 'nun'.
Historical Evolution
'nun' changed from the Old English word 'nunne' to the Middle English form 'nonne' and eventually became the modern English word 'nun'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a woman living a religious life (a nun)', and over time it has retained this core meaning as 'a woman who has taken religious vows'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'nun': women who have taken religious vows and live together in a religious community (a convent).
The nuns cared for the sick in the hospital.
Synonyms
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