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juniorate

American  
[joon-yuh-reyt, -yer-it] / ˈdʒun yəˌreɪt, -yər ɪt /

noun

  1. a two-year course of study for a Jesuit novice in preparation for the course in philosophy.

  2. a seminary for this course.

Etymology

Origin of juniorate

First recorded in 1835–45; junior + -ate 3

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