catechumenate

English

Etymology

From catechumen +‎ -ate.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌkætɪˈkjuːməneɪt/, /ˌkætɪˈkjuːmənət/

Noun

catechumenate (plural catechumenates) (Christianity)

  1. The state or condition of a catechumen, or the time during which one is a catechumen.
  2. A group or body of catechumens
  3. The building where catechumenates gather.

References

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