nun
nun
nʌn
nan
British pronunciation
/nʌn/

Definition & Meaning of "nun"in English

Nun
01

a member of a female religious group that lives in a convent

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The nun devoted her life to prayer and service within the convent.
As a nun, she took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience to live a life of religious devotion.
02

a buoy shaped roughly like a cone, used for navigation or marking channels

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The boat passed carefully between two nuns in the harbor.
Mariners rely on nuns to mark safe passages.
03

the fourteenth character in the Hebrew alphabet

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The Hebrew word for faith begins with the letter nun.
He practiced writing the nun in calligraphy.
04

the Egyptian deity representing the primeval waters believed to exist before creation, considered the source of all life

What is "Nun"?

Nun is an ancient Egyptian deity representing the ancient waters that existed before creation. In mythology, Nun is often depicted as a vast, dark sea, symbolizing chaos and the potential for life. He is considered one of the original gods in the Egyptian creation myths, from which all other gods emerged. Nun is associated with the idea of rebirth and the cyclical nature of life, playing a crucial role in the formation of the world. As a symbol of fertility and creation, Nun reflects the ancient Egyptians' understanding of the importance of water in sustaining life.

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Nun was depicted as a vast, watery abyss in Egyptian mythology.
The priests offered rituals to honor Nun.
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