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A-Z: General definitions: Nun
Definition
A woman who has chosen to enter a religious order for women, and taken the appropriate vows. She often wears a wedding ring, as she is considered 'married to Christ' and therefore remains celibate her whole life. She will usually wear a distinctive dress to set her apart.
1. Devout, involved in religious practice
2. Member of a religious order, a monk or nun.
Title (eventually used as name) given to Jesus, refering to an anointed person set apart for a special task such as a king.
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