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- DictionaryNov·ice/ˈnävəs/
noun
- 1. a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation: "he was a complete novice in foreign affairs"
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.