Convent (noun)

1. A community of people, especially women, living together in a religious setting under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
2. A building occupied by a community of people living together in a religious setting.
3. A school, especially a private one, for girls.
4. A group of people having a common interest, especially in art or music.
5. A formal assembly or gathering.

Origin:

From old french convenir, from latin convenio, from con- (together) + venio (come).

Examples:

1. The convent was established in the 15th century.
2. The nuns in the convent take a vow of poverty.
3. The old convent was converted into a hotel.
4. Mary attended a convent school in Paris.
5. The art lovers formed a convent to share their passion.