juniorate

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

noun

a two-year course of study for a Jesuit novice in preparation for the course in philosophy.
a seminary for this course.

Origin of juniorate

First recorded in 1835–45; junior + -ate3

Words nearby juniorate

junior miss, junior school, junior technician, junior varsity, junior welterweight, juniorate, juniority, juniper, juniper berry, juniper oil, juniper tar