Klosteranlage

monastery complex; monastic grounds

noun KLOS-ter-an-laa-guh Rare

Usage Note

Klosteranlage refers to the full architectural complex of a monastery or convent, including church, cloister, and outbuildings: die historische Klosteranlage besichtigen, die Gebäude der Klosteranlage.

Examples

"Die mittelalterliche Klosteranlage wurde sorgfältig restauriert."

Natural Translation

The medieval monastery complex was carefully restored.

Literal Translation

The medieval monastery complex was carefully restored.

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