probationer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who is on probation.
  2. One who is licensed to preach, but not ordained to a pastorate.
  3. A chorister in their training period before full admission to a choir, whether or not that period is probationary.

Pronunciation

/pɹoʊˈbeɪʃənɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-probationer.wav /pɹə(ʊ)ˈbeɪʃənə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-probationer.wav

Word forms

probationer probationers

Etymology

From probation + -er.

Derived words

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