Nunnery (noun)

1. A community of nuns living together, especially for religious purposes.
2. A convent, especially one for enclosed nuns.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english nonne "nun" + -erie, a suffix indicating a place.

Examples:

1. The nunnery was a place of peace and seclusion.
2. The nunnery was a center of learning and charity.
3. The nunnery was a refuge for women seeking a religious life.
4. The nunnery was a source of spiritual inspiration for the local community.
5. The nunnery was a place of pilgrimage for devout Catholics.