Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
noviciado
noun
noh-vee-syah-do
Definition
A period of training and education for new members of a religious order.
Examples
- After completing the noviciado, Maria was finally ready to take her vows.
- The noviciado lasted for two years, during which the candidates learned about the order’s values and practices.
Meaning
Noviciado refers to the stage in some religious traditions where a novice undergoes formation and preparation before fully committing to the order.
Synonyms
- Novitiate
- Apprenticeship
- Initiation