Definition of "juniorate" []

• The status of a junior; specifically, in the Society of Jesus, a two years' course devoted to the review of classical studies preparatory to entering upon the course of philosophy; also, the house where such a course is given. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Attached to the Leeds convent is a juniorate for testing vocations."
• "The brothers maintain a juniorate in which boys are received from twelve to fifteen years of age and trained to the work carried on by the community."
• "There is also a juniorate in charge of the Brothers of"