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