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    Monja (en. Nun)

    /ˈmoŋx(a)/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A woman who belongs to a religious order and lives in a convent.
    The nun is dedicated to teaching at the convent school.
    La monja se dedica a la enseñanza en la escuela del convento.
    A woman who has taken religious vows.
    The nun took her vows in a special ceremony.
    La monja tomó sus votos en una ceremonia especial.
    A woman who lives under strict rules of religious life.
    In the convent, the nun follows a daily regimen of prayer and work.
    En el convento, la monja sigue un régimen diario de oración y trabajo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'monacha', meaning a woman who lives in a religious community.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cloistered nun
    A religious woman who lives in a convent with restrictions on external contact.
    monja de clausura
    nun of charity
    A woman dedicated to helping those in need in a religious context.
    monja de la caridad

    Related Words

    monastery
    Place where nuns and monks live who practice religious life.
    monasterio
    vow
    Solemn promise made by a nun to her religious order.
    voto

    Slang Meanings

    A very strict or authoritarian person.
    She is such a nun when it comes to the rules in the office.
    Ella es tan monja cuando se trata de las reglas en la oficina.
    A woman who behaves in a overly serious manner.
    Don’t be such a nun, relax a little and have fun.
    No seas monja, relájate un poco y diviértete.