ETYM Latin conventus a meeting, Late Lat. also, a convent. Related to Convene.
1. A community of people in a religious order (especially nuns) living together.
2. A religious residence especially for nuns.

ETYM Old Eng. nonnerie, Old Fren. nonerie, French nonnerie, from nonne nun, Latin nonna. Related to Nun.
The convent of a community of nuns.