nun
A lay woman who has taken special vows committing her to a religious life, otherwise known as a religious sister. They must adopt a celibate life, refraining from marriage and sexual relationships - a religious sister takes part in a religious institution, while a nun lives a cloistered monastic life. They are recognized by their distinctive set of garments, called a habit. Christian ones can be additionally recognized by the appearance of a cross or crucifix.
The term "nun" is applicable to Catholics – both eastern and western traditions – Orthodox Christians, Anglicans, Lutherans, Jains, Buddhists, and Taoists. Nuns can vary in appearance not just across each tradition, but within traditions as well; common subtypes of nuns across traditions include military nuns (or battle/combat/warrior nuns).
See traditional nun for the traditional modest Christian nun outfit, as opposed to the sexualized nun outfits typically seen in anime.
Examples
* !post #3432046
* !post #7975654: traditional nun
* !post #7501316: nontraditional nun
* !post #5792267: military nun
* !post #5626025: buddhist nun
Clothing
* !post #3671153: long black dress/robe/tunic
* !post #142163: guimpe
* !post #8189517: wimple/coif
* !post #3549233: veil
* !post #4981771: tabard / scapular
* !post #984073: headwear bandeau / headband
* !post #8104204: latin cross necklace
These are common among traditional nuns in set colors, but nontraditional designs may feature different things, simplified versions of the things featured here, etc. in non-standard colors.
Notable characters
* Bridget (Guilty Gear) from Guilty Gear
* Eda (Black Lagoon) from Black Lagoon
* Index (toaru majutsu no index) from Toaru Majutsu no Index
* Iris from En'en no Shouboutai
* Kasuga Misora from Mahou Sensei Negima!
* Rosette Christopher from Chrono Crusade
* Sigui (Queen's Blade) from Queen's Blade: Rebellion
* Sister (Arakawa) from Arakawa Under the Bridge
* Takayama Maria from Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai
* Sister Claire from Nijisanji
See also
* traditional nun
* buddhist nun
* priest
* monk
* miko (shrine maiden)
* priestess
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