Monastery
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Place of residence for members of a religious community (especially monks).
Priory
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress.
Difference between Monastery and Priory
What is the difference between Monastery and Priory?
Monastery as a noun is place of residence for members of a religious community (especially monks). while Priory as a noun is a monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress.
We hope you now know whether to use Monastery or Priory in your sentence.