Canadian English Meaning of novitiate

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Definitions and Meaning of novitiate in English

Wordnet

novitiate (n)

the period during which you are a novice (especially in a religious order)

someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows

Webster

novitiate (n.)

The state of being a novice; time of initiation or instruction in rudiments.

Hence: Time of probation in a religious house before taking the vows.

One who is going through a novitiate, or period of probation; a novice.

The place where novices live or are trained.

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novitiate

the period during which you are a novice (especially in a religious order), someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vowsThe state of b

apprentice,beginner,first-year,newcomer,beginner,rookie,Colt,fledgling,greenhorn,newbie

master,Vet,Veteran,expert,old hand,old-timer,pro,professional

novilunar => new moon, novillero => Novillero, novillada => Novillada, noviciate => novitiate, noviceship => noviceship,