Do you capitalize nuns in a sentence?

You capitalize "nuns" in a sentence when it refers to a specific order of nuns or when it is used as a title before a name.

Here are some examples:

* Specific order: "The Sisters of Mercy are known for their charitable work."

* Title: "Sister Mary is a teacher at the local school."

* General reference: "Many nuns dedicate their lives to helping others."

In the last example, "nuns" is a general term and does not refer to a specific order or individual, so it is not capitalized.