Definition of «novitiate»

A novitiate is a period of training and testing for people who are interested in joining a religious order or organization. It usually involves living together with other aspirants, learning about the beliefs and practices of the group, and discerning whether this is the right path for them. The term can also refer to a novice or someone who has just begun training in a particular field.

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She spent her month-long novitiate at the convent, learning about the daily routines and responsibilities of becoming a nun.
During his novitiate in the monastery, he took a vow of silence and spent long hours in prayer and contemplation.
The novitiate period for joining the military involves rigorous physical training, obedience, and learning military protocols.
The young baseball player underwent a two-year novitiate in the minor leagues, honing his skills and preparing for the major leagues.
As part of her novitiate, she studied under a renowned chef, learning culinary techniques and mastering the art of cooking.

Sentences with «novitiate»

Right behind her though is another Oscar winner, Melissa Leo in Novitiate. (awardswatch.com)
That is the point of departure of Novitiate, an introspective coming - of - age drama written and directed by Margaret Betts (The Carrier). (baretnewswire.com)
Anna, a young novitiate nun in 1960s Poland, is on the verge of taking her vows when she discovers a dark family secret dating back to the years of the. (petesgrillandpizza.com)
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