novice
/ˈnɑvɪs/ noun C1- A beginner; one who is not very familiar or experienced in a particular subject. · I'm only a novice at coding, so my programs frequently have bugs that more experienced programmers would avoid.
- A new member of a religious order accepted on a conditional basis, prior to confirmation.
Plural novices
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“Do you think you have to do with galley-slaves, or novices in the world?
By avoiding the vulnerability of being a novice, adults miss out on the exhilarating rush of incremental progress and genuine discovery.
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