nun

Pronunciation

• enPR: nŭn, IPA ^(key): /nʌn/

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Noun

Singular nun

Plural nuns

a nun

1. (countable) A nun is a member of a religious community of women who live under vows and usually wear a habit.
   • Synonym: sister
   • Antonyms: brother and monk