Meaning of the word novitiate in English
What does novitiate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
novitiate
US /noʊˈvɪʃ.i.ət/
UK /nəʊˈvɪʃ.i.ət/
Noun
1.
the period of being a novice in a religious order
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She spent two years in the novitiate before taking her final vows.
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The strict rules of the novitiate prepared them for a life of devotion.
2.
a novice, especially in a religious order
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The young novitiate was eager to learn and serve.
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As a novitiate, she was still finding her way in the monastic life.