1. a person who is serving a period of probation, especially as an alternative to imprisonment
Usage: legal
2. a person who is in a trial period of employment or training
3. a student nurse in training
Usage: medical; British

Examples

• The probationer must report to his parole officer weekly.
• She violated the terms of her probation and was sent back to court.
• New employees work as probationers for their first six months.
• The probationer showed great promise during her training period.
• As a probationer, he was closely supervised by senior staff.
• The probationer nurse assisted with basic patient care.
• His status as a probationer ended after completing the program successfully.