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Meaning of nunship | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

The position or role of a nun.

uncountable

Examples

“If any one saith that matrimony contracted but not consummated is not dissolved by the solemn profession of religion (monkship or nunship) of one of the parties, let him be anathema.”
“Nunship, whether of the Buddhist or the Christian variety, is not the most popular or best understood option for women among contemporary feminists.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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