probationer
probationer · probationers
One who is on probationOne who is on probation.
UK/pɹə(ʊ)ˈbeɪʃənə/US/pɹoʊˈbeɪʃənɚ/
Meaning
3 sensesOne who is on probation.
someone released on probation or on parole
(Scotland)One who is licensed to preach, but not ordained to a pastorate.
(UK)A chorister in their training period before full admission to a choir, whether or not that period is probationary.
a nurse in training who is undergoing a trial period
Origin
From probation + -er.From probation + -er.
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Forms
plural: probationers| Singular | probationer |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- someone released on probation or on parole:parolee
- a nurse in training who is undergoing a trial period:student nurse
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedprobationership