1. a woman who is a member of a religious community and has taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience

Examples

• The nun taught at the Catholic school for thirty years.
• She decided to become a nun after graduating from college.
• The nuns at the convent wake up early for morning prayers.
• Sister Mary is a nun who works with homeless families.
• The young woman felt called to live as a nun.
• Nuns traditionally wear religious habits as part of their vows.