priory
A monastery led by a prior or prioress, ranking just below an abbey. Originally, a priory was an offshoot from an abbey and subordinate to its abbot; today there is often little distinction between an abbey and a priory.
A monastery led by a prior or prioress, ranking just below an abbey. Originally, a priory was an offshoot from an abbey and subordinate to its abbot; today there is often little distinction between an abbey and a priory.