postulant
/ˈpɑstʃələnt/
noun
- A person who is applying to join a religious order or community, typically before becoming a novice.
- The postulant spent a year living at the monastery before taking her vows.
- Each postulant must complete a period of discernment before being accepted as a novice.
- The convent welcomed three new postulants who were eager to begin their spiritual journey.
- A person who makes a request or application, especially for a position or admission.
- The university received hundreds of postulants for the scholarship program.
- The organization reviewed each postulant's qualifications carefully.
- As a postulant for the job, she submitted her resume and cover letter.