Meaning & Definition of Minster in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A church or cathedral, especially one of a particular historic significance.

  Example Sentence: The ancient minster attracted tourists from all over the world.

• Definition: A monastery or convent, particularly a large one.

  Example Sentence: The minster served as a center of learning during the Middle Ages.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English, from Old English 'mynster', from Latin 'monasterium', meaning monastery.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• minster bells: The bells of a minster, often used to signify time or call to worship.
• minster city: A city known for its historical minster or significant church.

Translations

• Spanish: ministerio

• French: ministère

• German: Minster

• Russian: минстер

Related Words

• cathedral: A principal church, often the seat of a bishop.

• abbey: A monastery ruled by an abbot or abbess.

• convent: A community of nuns.