History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
abbess

at the head of a convent or nunnery

woman in religious order

applicant

a person who asks for something (especially a job) in writing

person trying for position

aspirant

a person who is ambitious for personal success, fame etc

person with wish, dream

novice

a person who is still learning and who has no experience; a person training to become a monk or nun

person just learning something

nun

a woman who, after taking religious vows, lives with other women in a convent in the service of God

woman in religious order

prioress

a woman prior

woman in religious order

POSTULANT as in Wiktionary
POSTULANT as in Wikipedia