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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

postulant

/ˈpɒstʌlənt/ noun · British & US
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What does postulant mean?

noun

A person who is a candidate for a particular office or position, especially in a monastery or convent. A person who is a candidate for holy orders.

Example

"The postulant was interviewed by the abbot before being accepted into the monastery."

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