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nisou
noun

English Meaning(s) for 尼僧

noun
  1. nun; priestess

Definition and Synonyms for 尼僧

Nun a woman religious
Synonyms: 修道女, 修道尼, , , 尼僧, 尼法師, 禅尼
Priestess a woman priest
Synonyms: 尼僧

Meanings for each kanji in 尼僧

» nun
» Buddhist priest; monk

Categories 尼僧 is a member of

Priest a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites
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Religious a member of a religious order who is bound by vows of poverty and chastity and obedience
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Sample Sentences for 尼僧

The nun prayed and crossed herself.

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