juniorate

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

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of juniorate¹

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

Example Sentences

“You know, we still don’t have anybody playing Our Lady in our play. You should try out. When I was in the juniorate, the prettiest girl in the junior convent always played Our Lady.”

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