probationer

[proh-bey-shuh-ner]

noun

1. a person undergoing probation or trial.

probationer

/ prəˈbeɪʃənə /

noun

1. a person on probation

Other Word Forms

• probationership noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of probationer¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; probation + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Observing the gathering, the police officer and a colleague, who were both probationers with less than a years' experience, were ordered to establish what was occurring.

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The teacher said she was aware of probationer teachers leaving the profession almost immediately.

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"To let a probationer on a building site with no supervision to do work is an absolute accident waiting to happen."

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Further recommendations include improving leadership behaviours and updating probationer training to enable new starts to feel equipped to deal with frontline policing.

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Insp Young was asked about the training received by three probationer officers who were on the scene on the day of Mr Bayoh's death.

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Related Words

• aspirant 
• competitor 
• contestant 
• entry 
• newcomer 
• participant