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nun    音标拼音: [n'ʌn]
n. 修女,尼姑

修女,尼姑

nun
n 1: a woman religious
2: a buoy resembling a cone [synonym: {conical buoy}, {nun}, {nun
buoy}]
3: the 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabet

nun \nun\ (n[oo^]n), n.
The 25th letter of the Arabic alphabet, corresponding in
pronunciation to n.
[PJC]


nun \nun\ (n[u^]n), n. [OE. nunne, AS. nunne, fr. L. nonna nun,
nonnus monk; cf. Gr. ?, ?; of unknown origin. Cf. {Nunnery}.]
[1913 Webster]
1. A woman devoted to a religious life, who lives in a
convent, under the three vows of poverty, chastity, and
obedience.
[1913 Webster]

They holy time is quiet as a nun
Breathless with adoration. --Wordsworth.
[1913 Webster]

2. (Zool.)
(a) A white variety of domestic pigeons having a veil of
feathers covering the head.
(b) The smew.
(c) The European blue titmouse.
[1913 Webster]

{Gray nuns} (R. C. Ch.), the members of a religious order
established in Montreal in 1745, whence branches were
introduced into the United States in 1853; -- so called
from the color or their robe, and known in religion as
{Sisters of Charity of Montreal}.

{Nun buoy}. See under {Buoy}.
[1913 Webster]


nun \nun\ (n[oo^]n or n[=oo]n), n.
The 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabet, corresponding in
pronunciation to n.
[PJC]

23 Moby Thesaurus words for "nun":
abbess, canoness, celibataire, celibate, clergywoman, conventual,
lady superior, misogamist, misogynist, monastic, monk,
mother superior, novice, postulant, priest, prioress, religieuse,
secular canoness, single, sister, superioress, the reverend mother,
unmarried

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  • Nun - Wikipedia
    A nun is a woman who vows to dedicate her life to religious service and contemplation, [1] typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in the enclosure of a monastery or convent [2]
  • Nuns (History, Origin, Vows, Orders + More Information)
    A nun in Jainism is called a Sadhvi To become one, an individual has to take the five great vows of non-violence, non-stealing, truthfulness, non-attachment, and chastity Jain nuns detach themselves from social and worldly pursuits, devoting their lives to attain self-realization and self-purification
  • What is the difference between a sister and a nun?
    A Catholic nun is a woman who lives as a contemplative life in a monastery which is usually cloistered (or enclosed) or semi-cloistered Her ministry and prayer life is centered within and around the monastery for the good of the world
  • NUN Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of NUN is a woman belonging to a religious order; especially : one under solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
  • Nun - Encyclopedia. com
    nun nən • n a member of a religious community of women, esp a cloistered one, living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience ∎ any of a number of birds whose plumage resembles a nun's habit, esp an Asian mannikin ∎ a pigeon of a breed with a crest on its neck
  • Nun - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    A nun Nun is a woman who made a special vow (or promise) dedicating herself to a religious life Catholic nuns are said to "take the veil" as a symbol of their new life [1] Roman Catholic nuns are the most commonly thought of nuns in the West, but nuns are found in different forms of Christianity as well as non-Christian religions such as
  • What is a Nun? (with pictures) - PublicPeople
    A nun is a woman who has taken vows to dedicate her life to religious service and contemplation Although many people associate the idea specifically with the Roman Catholic tradition, nuns can be found in a variety of Christian sects, and in other religions, including Taoism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism Many people have great respect for
  • Nun | monasticism | Britannica
    nun, woman who is a member of a monastic religious order or group See monasticism This article was most recently revised and updated by
  • How Nuns Work - HowStuffWorks
    By definition, a nun has set herself apart from the world in order to lead a more spiritual life, one with vows of poverty, chastity and obedience Such a remarkable stand can seem intimidating to people both religious and nonreligious
  • The Meaning of the Terms Nun, Sister, Monk, Priest, and Brother
    A nun is a woman who belongs to a religious order and takes the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience Their vows are publicly accepted by superiors in the name of the Church and solemn In general, solemn vows are professed by members of religious orders after a period of temporary, simple vows





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