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Cloister Definition & Meaning

cloister
noun
  1. residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery)
  2. a courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions)
verb
  1. surround with a cloister, as of a garden
  2. surround with a cloister; "cloister the garden"
  3. seclude from the world in or as if in a cloister; "She cloistered herself in the office"

"Cloister" in song lyrics

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  • "family cloister"
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  • "the cloister"
    AOL — AOL
  • "sea island the cloister"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does cloister mean?
residence that is a place of religious seclusion (such as a monastery) a courtyard with covered walks (as in religious institutions) surround with a cloister, as of a garden surround with a cloister; "cloister the garden" seclude from the world in or as if in a cloister; "She cloistered herself in the office"
What part of speech is cloister?
Cloister is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does cloister have?
Cloister has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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