novice
[noun]
Synonyms: beginner, amateur, apprentice, learner, newcomer, probationer, pupil, trainee

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Antonyms: doyen, old hand, old-timer, veteran
Contrasted words: expert, pro, professional
Related Words: amateur, cub, postulant, probationer, greenhorn, greeny, learner, student, trainee, undergraduate

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

nov‧ice /ˈnɒvəs, ˈnɒvɪs $ ˈnɑː-/ noun [countable]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: Medieval Latin novicius, from Latin novus 'new']

1. someone who has no experience in a skill, subject, or activity Synonym : beginner:
The computer course is ideal for novices.
novice at
I’m still a complete novice at the sport.
This trail is not recommended for novice bikers.

2. someone who has recently joined a religious group to become a monk or nun

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

novice
noun
ADJ. absolute, complete | young
NOVICE + NOUN user The on-screen manual shows the novice user the basics of the program.
pilot, sailor, teacher, etc.
PREP. ~ at I'm still a novice at the sport.
~ in a novice in politics

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