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Noviziat

novitiate (probationary period in a religious order)

noun no-vi-tsee-AHT Rare
People & Society Religion

Origin: from Latin novitiatus

Usage Note

Noviziat names both the probationary period and the building where novices live in a monastery. It typically lasts one to two years before a candidate takes temporary vows.

Examples

"Nach dem Noviziat entschied sie sich, dauerhaft im Orden zu bleiben."

Natural Translation

After the novitiate she decided to remain in the order permanently.

Literal Translation

After the novitiate decided she herself, permanently in the order to remain.

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