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   Nov·ice

   /ˈnävəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation: "he was a complete novice in foreign affairs" Similar beginnerlearnerinexperienced personneophytenewcomernew membernew recruitraw recruitnew boy/girlinitiatetyrofledglingapprenticetraineeprobationerstudentpupilmenteetenderfootinformal:rookienew kidnewienewbiegreenhornpunkOpposite expertveteran
   • ▪ a person who has entered a religious order and is under probation, before taking vows. Similar novitiatepostulantproselytecatechumenneophyte
   • ▪ an animal, especially a racehorse, that has not yet won a major prize or reached a level of performance to qualify for important events.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from late Latin novicius, from novus ‘new’.

   Scrabble Points: 11

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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.

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   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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNOVICE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   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.

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   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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › noviceNOVICE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   NOVICE meaning: 1. a person who is not experienced in a job or situation: 2. a person who is training to be a monk…. Learn more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › noviceNovice - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of novice. noun. someone new to a field or activity. synonyms: beginner, initiate, tiro, tyro. see more. an inexperienced sailor; a sailor on the first voyage. an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living) any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces) noun.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNOVICE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.