Vocabulary Entry

novitiate

|noun • adjective

noun

A person who is new to a religious order or group; a beginner.

Example Sentences

"The novitiate spent a year in training before taking vows."

"As a novitiate, she learned the essential practices of her faith."

"He was a novitiate, eager to immerse himself in the community."

adjective

Example Sentences

"Her novitiate knowledge in the field required extra study."

"The novitiate program includes both theoretical and practical components."

"They offered a novitiate course for students who were just starting out."