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abadía
Catholic monastic community of either monks or nuns. Ruled by an (m.) Abbot or (f.) Abbess Usually founded by a particular monastic order and bound by their rules. Abbeys were subject only to the bishop of the Pope. Basically A. are self contained with all basic functions performed by the residents and other needs supplied from the local area.
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