Probationer: meaning, definitions and examples

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probationer

 

[ prəˈbeɪʃ(ə)nər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal system

A person who is on probation, typically after serving a sentence for a crime.

Synonyms

probationary individual, probationee.

Examples of usage

  • The probationer must report to their probation officer regularly.
  • The court granted probation to the first-time offender.

Translations

Translations of the word "probationer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estagiário

🇮🇳 प्रशिक्षु

🇩🇪 Praktikant

🇮🇩 peserta magang

🇺🇦 стажер

🇵🇱 stażysta

🇯🇵 見習い (minarai)

🇫🇷 stagiaire

🇪🇸 aprendiz

🇹🇷 stajyer

🇰🇷 견습생 (gyeonseupsaeng)

🇸🇦 متدرب (mutadarrib)

🇨🇿 stážista

🇸🇰 stážista

🇨🇳 实习生 (shíxí shēng)

🇸🇮 pripravnik

🇮🇸 starfsnemi

🇰🇿 тәлімгер

🇬🇪 სტაჟიორი (stajiori)

🇦🇿 təcrübəçi

🇲🇽 aprendiz

Etymology

The word 'probationer' originated in the early 19th century and is derived from the Latin word 'probatio', which means 'testing' or 'proving'. It has been used in the legal system to refer to individuals who are placed on probation as an alternative to incarceration.

See also: probationee.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,595, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.