"alien priory" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: alien priories [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} alien priory (plural alien priories)
  1. (historical, Christianity) A small religious establishment under the control of a larger monastery in another country. Wikipedia link: alien priory Tags: historical Categories (topical): Christianity
    Sense id: en-alien_priory-en-noun-PBsM0BM9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: Christianity

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