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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who is on probation.
2. 2
   someone released on probation or on parole wordnet
3. 3
   One who is licensed to preach, but not ordained to a pastorate. Scotland
4. 4
   a nurse in training who is undergoing a trial period wordnet
5. 5
   A chorister in their training period before full admission to a choir, whether or not that period is probationary. UK

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abecedarianalphabetarianamateurapprenticearticled clerkbaby

Antonyms

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maven

Etymology

From probation + -er.

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