juniorate

[joon-yuh-reyt, -yer-it]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a two-year course of study for a Jesuit novice in preparation for the course in philosophy.
a seminary for this course.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of juniorate¹

First recorded in 1835–45; junior + -ate ³

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Example Sentences

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“You know, we still don’t have anybody playing Our Lady in our play. You should try out. When I was in the juniorate, the prettiest girl in the junior convent always played Our Lady.”

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