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Cloister Definition
In terms of architecture, the term cloister refers  a covered walkway around a rectangular or square enclosure. It is usually present in a convent, monastery, college, or cathedral. Cloisters generally have colonnade opening into the courtyard. They became a prominent architecture feature in the 11th century.

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