| n. | 1. | One who is undergoing probation; one who is on trial; a novice. |
| 2. | A student in divinity, who, having received certificates of good morals and qualifications from his university, is admitted to several trials by a presbytery, and, on acquitting himself well, is licensed to preach. |
| Noun | 1. | probationer - a nurse in training who is undergoing a trial period Synonyms: student nurse |
| 2. | probationer - someone released on probation or on parole Synonyms: parolee |