novice
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(noun) someone new to a field or activity |
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Synonyms: beginner, initiate, tiro, tyro |
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Related Words: abecedarian, apprentice, cub, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, landlubber, landsman, learner, lubber, neophyte, newcomer, prentice, rookie, starter, tenderfoot, trainee, unskilled person |
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(satellite adjective) at a first stage of development; just becoming familiar with the rudiments or skills or routines; "a beginning bodybuilder"; "a beginning reader"; "a novice cook" |
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Synonyms: beginning |
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