proposant
/ˌprəʊpəʊˈzɒ̃/ /ˌprəʊpəʊˈzɒnt/Now historical
noun
A candidate proposing or offering himself for the ministry; a probationary minister.
- Chiefly with reference to Protestant churches in France and French-speaking countries..
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Acts & Articles Synod Reformed Churches France. From French proposant, use as noun of present participle of proposer.