Friary (noun)

1. A monastery or convent of friars.
2. A building or group of buildings occupied by friars.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french frererie, from frere "brother".

Examples:

1. The friary was established in the 14th century.
2. The friary was a center of learning and culture in medieval times.
3. The friary was the home of the Franciscan friars.
4. The friary was destroyed during the Reformation.
5. The friary is now a museum and tourist attraction.