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Bhikkhunis : Buddhist monastery :: ___ : convent

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I believe the answer is:

nuns

(Other definitions for nuns that I've seen before include "Retired women" , "Religious community members" , "Convent residents" , "women in order" , "Religious sisters" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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