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noun
A Christian society whose members pronounce public vows, lead a life in common with one another, and generally observe the evangelical counsels.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: institute of consecrated life
Narrower terms: religious congregation, religious order
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