: a woman belonging to a religious order
especially
: one under solemn vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
: the 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabet see Alphabet Table
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
After his death in a plane crash, Korda leaves his wealth to his only daughter Liesel, a nun (played by Kate Winslet's actress daughter Mia Threapleton).
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 19 May 2025
There were days when the hot and sweaty place was shared by nuns and former felons.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Some students would get frustrated when the nuns lined them up to answer questions about the Catholic Catechism.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
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Noun
The group was made up of monks, and eventually, nuns.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
After his death in a plane crash, Korda leaves his wealth to his only daughter Liesel, a nun (played by Kate Winslet's actress daughter Mia Threapleton).
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 19 May 2025
There were days when the hot and sweaty place was shared by nuns and former felons.
—Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Some students would get frustrated when the nuns lined them up to answer questions about the Catholic Catechism.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for nun
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“Nun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nun. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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