Probationer in a religious order (6)

I believe the answer is:

novice

(Other definitions for novice that I've seen before include "Trainee monk" , "Acolyte" , "Convert" , "New starter" , "Beginner, learner" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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