An Abbey

1. The office or dominion of an abbot or abbess. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.][1]
2. A monastery or society of people, secluded from the world and devoted to religion and celibacy, which is headed by an abbot or abbess; also, the monastic building or buildings. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.][1]
3. The church of a monastery. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.][1]
4. (British) A residence that was previously an abbatial building.[2][Mid 16th century.][1]