Novitiate (Noun)
Meaning 1
The period during which you are a novice (especially in a religious order).
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- She entered the convent as a young woman and spent a year in the novitiate before taking her vows.
- The novitiate was a time of great spiritual growth and discovery for him, as he learned to balance prayer and work.
- After completing her novitiate, she was assigned to a small parish where she would serve as a nun for many years.
- The novitiate was a challenging time for him, as he struggled to adapt to the strict rules and routines of the monastery.
- During her novitiate, she was given the opportunity to learn from experienced sisters and to discern her own call to service.
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Meaning 2
Someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.