Definition of Postulant. Meaning of Postulant. Synonyms of Postulant

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Definition of Postulant

Postulant
Postulant Pos"tu*lant (?; 135), n. [F., fr. L. postulans, p. pr. of postulare. See Postulate.] One who makes a request or demand; hence, a candidate.

Meaning of Postulant from wikipedia

- A postulant (from Latin: postulare, to ask) was originally one who makes a request or demand; hence, a candidate. The use of the term is now generally...
- must become a postulant, during which time the man lives at the monastery to evaluate whether he is called to become a monk. As a postulant, the man is...
- are identified as possessing a special religious or spiritual value. Postulants make votive offerings in hopes of having a wish granted, or a prayer answered...
- Lipa, Batangas, Philippines. The event occurred to a former Carmelite postulant, Teresita Castillo. The original statue ****ociated with the apparition...
- provided by the Mother Superior of a convent where she is training as a postulant. A local reporter pursues Father Brown, accusing him in the press of impropriety...
- the prioress to receive Therese. On 9 April 1888 she became a Carmelite postulant. The convent Therese entered was an old-established house with a long...
- Custos Friar Dean Grand master Hermit Master of novices Monk Novice Nun Postulant Oblate Prior Provincial superior Rector Religious Superior general Additional...
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- Custos Friar Dean Grand master Hermit Master of novices Monk Novice Nun Postulant Oblate Prior Provincial superior Rector Religious Superior general Additional...
- Custos Friar Dean Grand master Hermit Master of novices Monk Novice Nun Postulant Oblate Prior Provincial superior Rector Religious Superior general Additional...