Postulant
/ˈpɑːstʃələnt/noun
A person who applies or is applying for admission to a religious order or an academic program.
She is a postulant at the convent, preparing for her vows.
Often appears as...
- postulant for admission
- religious postulant
Usage tips
Neutral
religious postulant, doctoral postulant, postulant status
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Understanding
Recognizing that 'postulant' is often used in formal settings helps convey the seriousness of the application process.
She was a postulant for the master’s program at the university.
Pro Tip 2/3Nuanced Usage
In religious contexts, a postulant undergoes specific training which varies by order, impacting their eventual role.
As a postulant, she learned about the community values.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Communication
The term is more likely to be used in formal or academic discussions, making it less common in casual conversation.
He introduced himself as a postulant during the seminar.
Compare with
aspirantcandidatenovicescholarentrant
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