juniorate

jun·ior·ate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [joon-yuh-reyt, -yer-it]
- /ˈdʒun yəˌreɪt, -yər ɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [joon-yuh-reyt, -yer-it]
- /ˈdʒun yəˌreɪt, -yər ɪt/

Definitions of juniorate word

noun juniorate a two-year course of study for a Jesuit novice in preparation for the course in philosophy. 1
noun juniorate a seminary for this course. 1
noun juniorate a preparatory course given to candidates for the priesthood 0

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Origin of juniorate

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; junior + -ate3

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Parts of speech for Juniorate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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juniorate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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