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Monastery vs Rectory - What's the difference?

monastery | rectory |

As nouns the difference between monastery and rectory

is that monastery is place of residence for members of a religious community (especially monks) while rectory is the residence of Roman Catholic priest(s) associated with a parish church.

monastery

English

(wikipedia monastery)

Noun

(monasteries)
  • Place of residence for members of a religious community (especially monks).

    • Related terms

    * monastic * monasticism

    See also

    * abbey * cloister * convent * friary

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    rectory

    English

    Noun

    (rectories)
  • The residence of Roman Catholic priest(s) associated with a parish church.
  • The residence of an Anglican rector.
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