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This document provides a vocabulary list related to medieval monks and nuns, defining key terms such as monk, nun, monastery, and convent. It includes descriptions of various roles, practices, and items associated with monastic life, such as vows, habits, and illuminated manuscripts. The list serves as a resource for understanding the religious and cultural context of medieval monasticism.

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This document provides a vocabulary list related to medieval monks and nuns, defining key terms such as monk, nun, monastery, and convent. It includes descriptions of various roles, practices, and items associated with monastic life, such as vows, habits, and illuminated manuscripts. The list serves as a resource for understanding the religious and cultural context of medieval monasticism.

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Date: 04/02/2025

Medieval Monks and Nuns Vocabulary List


1. Monk – A man who dedicates his life to religion and lives in a monastery.

2. Nun – A woman who dedicates her life to religion and lives in a convent.

3. Monastery – A special place where monks live, pray, and work.

4. Convent – A special place where nuns live, pray, and work.

5. Abbey – A large monastery or convent, often led by an abbot or abbess.

6. Abbot – The leader of a monastery.

7. Abbess – The leader of a convent.

8. Priest – A religious leader who leads church services.

9. Cloister – A covered walkway in a monastery or convent where monks and nuns


walk

and pray.

10. Scriptorium – A special room where monks copy and decorate books by hand.

11. Manuscript – A book written by hand, often decorated with beautiful designs.
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12. Illuminated manuscript – A book with colourful pictures and gold decorations.

13. Vow – A serious promise made to God, such as a vow of poverty or silence.

14. Poverty – Having no personal money or belongings, as many monks and nuns do.

15. Obedience – A vow to follow the rules of the monastery or convent.

16. Silence – Some monks and nuns take a vow of silence and speak only when

necessary.

17. Habit – The special clothing worn by monks and nuns.

18. Hood / Cowl – A part of the habit that covers the head.

19. Tonsure – A special haircut with a shaved top, often worn by monks.

20. Pilgrimage – A journey to a holy place for religious reasons.

21. Consecrated – Made holy or dedicated to a religious purpose.

22. Alms – Money or food given to the poor by monks and nuns.

23. Hospitality – Welcoming travellers and the poor into the monastery for food and

shelter.

24. Monastic Order – A group of monks or nuns who follow the same rules (e.g.,

Benedictines, Franciscans).

25. Dowry – Money or property given by a woman’s family when she becomes a nun or

gets married.

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