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Priory

usgb/ˈpraɪəri/Volume
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Historical ContextPlay
Priory is used in historical or religious contexts related to Christianity, less common in modern general use. SlideThey visited the ruins of a medieval priory.
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Cultural SignificancePlay
Some priories are tourist attractions due to their architectural and cultural importance. SlideThe priory is famous for its Gothic architecture.
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Not a ChurchPlay
Don't confuse a priory with a church; a priory is a residence for monks or nuns, not a place for public worship. SlideShe mistook the small chapel for a church, but it was actually part of the priory.