nun

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nun, woman who is a member of a monastic religious order or group. See monasticism.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: nun
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 29 January 2025
Access Date: April 21, 2025