Synonyms for postulant
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A person seeking admission to a religious order.
Forms
- Plural
- postulants → candidates…
Example sentences
- candidate I put Paul's name forward as a possible candidate.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| postulant | rising | |
| candidate | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- candidate3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (candidate3 = 3 syllables).