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conventual definition

con·ven·tual (kən ven′c̸ho̵̅o̅ əl)

adjective

Etymology: ME < ML conventualis

of, like, or characteristic of a convent

noun

  1. a member of a convent
  2. a member of a branch (Friars Minor Conventual) of the Franciscan order under a modified rule that permits the holding of property in common

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