Kloostri

Kloostri is an Estonian word that translates to "monastery" or "convent" in English. It refers to a building or complex of buildings inhabited by a community of monks or nuns living under religious vows. These institutions often serve as centers for religious practice, contemplation, scholarship, and sometimes charitable work. Kloostri can also refer more broadly to the community of monks or nuns residing within the monastery building itself. In Estonian, "kloostri" is the genitive singular form of "klooster". The word is generally used in contexts related to religious history, architecture, and cultural heritage, both within Estonia and when discussing monasteries in other countries.