ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -A nun is a woman who vows to dedicate her life to religion, typically living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in the enclosure of a monastery or convent. The term is often used interchangeably with religious sisters who do take simple vows but live an active vocation of prayer and charitable work.

Detailed explanation-2: -Novitiate. When a woman enters the novitiate, she is known as a novice and is called “Sister.” The canonical novitiate is a year dedicated to prayer, exploring the meaning of the vows and delving more deeply into religious life and the charism (unique spirit or character) of the community.

Detailed explanation-3: -nunnery. the convent of a community of nuns. type of: cloister, religious residence.