Definition for Novitiate:

• The state of being a novice; a period of probation.

Synonyms for Novitiate:

• n.

  •
  • circumcise,
  • celebrant,
  • bless,
  • blessing,
  • ceremony,
  • circumcision,
  • contemplation,
  • confession,
  • consecrate,
  • anoint,
  • tutelage,
  • origin.
  •
  • intern,
  • amateur.
  •
  • religion.
  •
  • start.
  •beginner (noun)
  • learner,
  • new kid on the block,
  • starter,
  • colt,
  • fish,
  • student.
  •novitiate (noun)
  • noviciate.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • fledgling,
  • rookie,
  • abecedarian.
  •
  • neophyte,
  • tenderfoot,
  • freshman.
  •
  • greenhorn.
  •Other relevant words:
  • infant,
  • amount of time,
  • entrant,
  • fatherhood,
  • cooking,
  • tilling,
  • plowing,
  • cub,
  • Sowing,
  • ignoramus,
  • culinary art,
  • new girl,
  • pundit,
  • forefather,
  • proselyte,
  • Debutant,
  • Noviceship,
  • Pupilarity,
  • tiro,
  • matriculation,
  • probation,
  • chela,
  • virgin,
  • raw recruit,
  • deb,
  • founder,
  • Pupilage,
  • punk,
  • padre,
  • training,
  • inductee,
  • Semination,
  • habit,
  • Inurement,
  • brewing,
  • greeny,
  • rook,
  • gosling,
  • cookery,
  • newbie,
  • cultivation,
  • fresher,
  • Alphabetarian,
  • babe,
  • school,
  • baby,
  • Prenticeship,
  • education,
  • boot,
  • nestling.

Antonyms for Novitiate:

• n.

  • beginner
    professional, teacher, expert.
  • Other antonyms:
    old-timer, veteran, pro, master, old hand, vet.