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Priory vs Hermitage - What's the difference?

priory | hermitage | Related terms |

Priory is a related term of hermitage.


As nouns the difference between priory and hermitage

is that priory is a monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress while hermitage is a house or dwelling where a hermit lives.

priory

English

Noun

(priories)
  • A monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress.

    • hermitage

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A house or dwelling where a hermit lives.
  • A place of seclusion.
  • A period of seclusion.