probationer UK /pɹə(ʊ)ˈbeɪʃənə/US /pɹoʊˈbeɪʃənɚ/ noun3 •One who is on probation. •(Scotland) One who is licensed to preach, but not ordained to a pastorate. •(UK) A chorister in their training period before full admission to a choir, whether or not that period is probationary. formsprobationers