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priory
This term describes a religious house of lower status than an abbey, specifically one led by a prior or prioress rather than an abbot or abbess. It evokes an atmosphere of secluded, disciplined spirituality and architectural austerity, often associated with medieval monasticism.
In modern usage, the word frequently refers to the physical building or the estate itself, even if the original monastic function has ceased. It carries a connotation of historical weight and quietude, distinguishing it from larger, more administratively complex ecclesiastical centers.
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その古い修道院は12世紀に地元の石灰岩で建てられた。