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Q: Religious communities for women were called?
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Religious communities for men were called?

In the Catholic religion they are called Monasteries.


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There are many types of religious communities that have their own vocabulary for what they consider important or specific to their community.In English speaking communities, the most common noun used for a female member of the faith is sister.Specific religions have groups of female members that have dedicated their lives to serving people or a life in prayer and contemplation. The noun for a women who has made such a commitment is called a nun.


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A monastery is a residence for monks, usually men, who live in seclusion to dedicate themselves to religious practices. On the other hand, a convent is a residence for nuns, usually women, who also live in seclusion for religious purposes. Monasteries are typically associated with male religious communities, while convents are typically associated with female religious communities.


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as communities they are but religions plays an important role in people.


What has the author Sylvia Barnard written?

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The largest communities on land are called cities if they are related to human communities. On the earth, the largest communities are called biomes.