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| | Nun - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography |
 | | In general, a nun is a female ascetic who chooses to voluntarily leave mainstream society and live her life in prayer and contemplation in a monastery or convent. |
 | | The term "nun" is applicable to Roman Catholics, Eastern Christians, Anglicans, Jains, Lutherans, and Buddhists, for example. |
 | | Nun, Catholic, Distinction between nun and religious sister, Eastern Orthodox Christian, Other Christian, Buddhist, Tibet, Thailand, Movies & TV shows featuring nuns, See also, External links, Articles with unsourced statements, Religious work, Women by religion, Asceticism and Nuns. |
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