juniorate

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

/ ˈdʒun yəˌreɪt, -yər ɪt /

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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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Origin of juniorate

First recorded in 1835–45; junior + -ate³

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