probationer

[ proh-bey-shuh-ner ]

noun

1. a person undergoing probation or trial.

probationer

/ prəˈbeɪʃənə /

noun

1. a person on probation

Other Words From

• pro·bation·er·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of probationer¹

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

Example Sentences

The level of accountability demanded of a defendant in veterans' court far exceeds that of a normal probationer.

From The Daily Beast

In practice, the judge often declines to do so; they send the probationer back to try again.

From The Daily Beast

Is that the new criterion for acceptance of responsibility by a probationer?

From The Daily Beast

The door opened again to admit the probationer come to relieve Miss Howe.

From Project Gutenberg

I believe he became a "probationer," but his creed was never quite settled enough for him to accept "full membership."

From Project Gutenberg

He would go unarmed to their houses as often as required, and keep in touch with them—as a probationer.

From Project Gutenberg

For above the landlady's exposition rose the probationer's voice: "Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus."

From Project Gutenberg

But the probationer waited anxiously for the first post on Tuesday, which would give the result, and I was only less anxious.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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