Abbeys
Meaning in Bengali:
আবেদনশীলতা, আবেদনশীলতা, আবেদনশীলতা, আবেদনশীলতা, আবেদনশীলতা
Part of Speech:
Noun
Pronunciation:
ab-eez
Short Definition:
An abbey is a religious building or complex used by monks or nuns for their communal life and worship.
Synonyms:
Monastery, cloister, priory, friary, convent
Antonyms:
Secular building – ধর্মনিরপেক্ষ ভবন, Non-religious building – অধর্মনিরপেক্ষ ভবন, Temple – মন্দির, Mosque – মসজিদ, Church – গির্জা
Origin:
The word “abbey” originated from the Old English word “abbod” meaning “abbot” and the Latin word “abbatia” meaning “abbacy” or “abbatial jurisdiction”. It has been used in English since the 14th century.
Nearby Words:
Abandon, Abandoned, Abandonment, Abase, Abash
Abbeys in Literature Quotes:
“The abbey was a great pile of ancient building, brown and hoary with the stains of centuries, and surmounted by a high tower.” – Sir Walter Scott
“The abbey was a place of peace and tranquility, where the monks devoted their lives to prayer and contemplation.” – Unknown
“In the abbey, the sound of Gregorian chants filled the air, creating a sense of serenity and spirituality.” – Unknown
“The abbey was a symbol of faith and devotion, standing as a testament to the power of religious belief.” – Unknown
Usage in Related Phrase & Idioms:
1. “To take the veil” – পরিবেশনা গ্রহণ করা
2. “To live a cloistered life” – একান্ত জীবন যাপন করা
3. “To seek solace in the abbey” – আবেদনশীলতায় সান্ত্বনা খোঁজা
4. “To take a vow of silence” – চুপ করার শপথ গ্রহণ করা
Usage in American English:
In American English, the word “abbey” is used to refer to a monastery or convent, typically associated with the Catholic Church.
Usage in British English:
In British English, the word “abbey” is used to refer to a religious building or complex, regardless of the specific religious denomination.
Meaning in Different Languages:
Hindi: अबेबीस, Nepali: अबेबीस, Urdu: ابیس, Tamil: அப்பீஸ், Telugu: అబీస్, Arabic: الأديرة, Chinese: 修道院, Japanese: 修道院, Russian: аббатства
For more information, please visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abbey