juniorate
/ˈdʒuːnjərɪt/
noun
- A period of training or study for young members of a religious order, especially in the Catholic Church.
- The monastery's juniorate program helps young monks prepare for their future roles.
- She entered the juniorate at age 18 to begin her religious formation.
- He spent two years in the juniorate before taking his first vows.
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