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Have any of you experienced a current foundation of women religious using the term "Nunnery" to describe their house? I don't mean historically, but rather in current usage. In my experience the term is archaic at best and pejoritive or at least satirical at worst. I would appreciate some feedback on this.--
Kjrjr (
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02:52, 7 May 2008 (UTC)reply
The typical term is "convent". I've certainly never seen the word nunnery used by a Catholic community, but then I've not looked very hard.
TallNapoleon (
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03:44, 7 May 2008 (UTC)reply
Yes, perhaps it is best that it not be used. It shall lend to ridicule.