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novitiate
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no·vi·tiate

noun \nō-ˈvi-shət, nə-\

Definition of NOVITIATE

1
: the period or state of being a novice
2
: a house where novices are trained
3
: novice
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Examples of NOVITIATE

  1. <a novitiate in the rarefied world of international diplomacy, the recently appointed ambassador is treading cautiously>

Origin of NOVITIATE

French noviciat, from Medieval Latin noviciatus, from novicius
First Known Use: 1600

Related to NOVITIATE

Synonyms
abecedarian, apprentice, babe, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, beginner, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin
Antonyms
old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

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