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Synonyms for noviciate

Grammar : Noun
Spell : noh-vish-ee-it, -eyt
Phonetic Transcription : noʊˈvɪʃ i ɪt, -ˌeɪt

Définition of noviciate

Origin :
  • also noviciate, "state of being a novice," c.1600, from Middle French noviciat or directly from Medieval Latin novitiatus, from Late Latin novitius "novice," from Latin adjective novicius (see novice).
  • As in probation : noun trial period
Example sentences :
  • Dearest Madam, forbear for the present: I am but in my noviciate.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • You are indeed in your noviciate, as to every laudable attainment.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • The noviciate period of cadets, midshipmen, apprentices, &c.
  • Extract from : « The Sailor's Word-Book » by William Henry Smyth
  • His noviciate is nearly expired; tomorrow he will pronounce his vows.
  • Extract from : « The Mirror of Taste, and Dramatic Censor » by Various
  • Elizabeth Chaucers noviciate was paid for by John of Gaunt in 1381.
  • Extract from : « Chaucer for Children » by Mrs. H. R. Haweis
  • The noviciate of Agnes expired, and she was compelled to take the veil.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 69, No. 425, March, 1851 » by Various
  • You may begin your noviciate on Sunday if you have made up your mind.'
  • Extract from : « The White Sister » by F. Marion Crawford
  • Something similar to this period of quiet observation, might not be inexpedient for a noviciate in society.
  • Extract from : « Advice to a Young Man upon First Going to Oxford » by Edward Berens
  • The commencement of her noviciate was no longer thought of, and her visits to the Carmelites became sufficiently rare.
  • Extract from : « Political Women (Vol. 1 of 2) » by Sutherland Menzies
  • They entered on their duties after a noviciate of nine months, and were called Dames de Saint Louis.
  • Extract from : « The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 » by E. Rameur

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