ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈkyümə̇ˌnāt, -_nə̇t noun
( -s )
1.
a. : the status of a catechumen
b. : the duration of this status
2. : the body of catechumens
3. : the institution by which catechumens are prepared for church membership through a course of religious instruction