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- 1. a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation: "he was a complete novice in foreign affairs" Similar Opposite
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1. : a person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community. The novices spend part of each day in prayer and meditation. 2. : beginner, tyro. Did you know? Among the ancient Romans, a novice (novicius) was usually a newly enslaved person, who had to be trained in his or her duties.
NOVICE definition: 1. a person who is not experienced in a job or situation: 2. a person who is training to be a monk…. Learn more.
Novice definition: a person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc., in which they are placed; beginner; tyro. See examples of NOVICE used in a sentence.
A novice is new to what they do, so a novice photographer is just learning how to take nice pictures. Other words related to novice are novel "new, unusual," and innovate "to invent, begin with new ideas."
A novice is someone who has been doing a job or other activity for only a short time and so is not experienced at it. I'm a novice at these things, sir. You're the professional.
a person who is not experienced in a job or situation: I've never driven a car before - I'm a complete novice. This plant can be difficult for novice gardeners to grow. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. a new person. newcomer I was treated like a newcomer, even though I’d lived on the square for years.
1. a person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc., in which he or she is placed; beginner. 2. a person admitted into a religious order or congregation for a period of probation before taking vows. 3. a new member of a church.
A person new to a particular occupation, activity, etc.; apprentice; beginner; tyro. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. (religion) A new member of a religious order accepted on a conditional basis, prior to confirmation. [from 14th c.] Wiktionary. Synonyms: novitiate. tiro. initiate. tyro. beginner. trainee. student. pupil. punk. proselyte.
Definition of novice noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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