Catechumen and Postulant

Catechumen

Catechumen noun - A new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist.

Postulant and catechumen are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Postulant" instead a noun "Catechumen".

Postulant

Postulant noun - One submitting a request or application especially one seeking admission into a religious order.
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Synonyms for Postulant

Catechumen and postulant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Catechumen" instead a noun "Postulant".

Nearby Words: postulate, postulating
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