noun
Meaning 1
One who is on probation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
probationer
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Pronunciation
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General-American: /pɹoʊˈbeɪʃənɚ/
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US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
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Received-Pronunciation: /pɹə(ʊ)ˈbeɪʃənə/
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CMU ARPABET: P R OW0 B EY1 SH AH0 N ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
One who is licensed to preach, but not ordained to a pastorate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Scotland
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
A chorister in their training period before full admission to a choir, whether or not that period is probationary.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 4
someone released on probation or on parole
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: parolee
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: criminal, felon, crook, outlaw, malefactor
noun
Meaning 5
a nurse in training who is undergoing a trial period
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: student nurse
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: nurse
History
Etymology
From probation + -er.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Plautdietsch: Proowlinkj — one who is on probation