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Synonyms of noninitiate

4 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for noninitiate is uninitiated. Other synonyms of noninitiate are exoteric and uninitiate. The opposite of noninitiate is initiate.

Synonyms and similar words for noninitiate

nounA nonexpert reader, listener, or conversant.

  • uninitiateSynonym of noninitiate.
  • outsider
  • exotericA person who is not part of an enlightened inner circle, and not privy to esoteric knowledge.
  • uninitiatedPeople who have not been initiated and thus do not have the special knowledge of a particular group.

Opposite of noninitiate

nounA nonexpert reader, listener, or conversant.

  • initiateOne who is oriented in and familiar with a topic or subject; especially, one who is an expert in it.
  • esoteric

Meaning of noninitiate

  1. noun A nonexpert reader, listener, or conversant.
  2. noun A candidate for membership of a group, especially a fraternity, sorority, or secret society.

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Questions about synonyms of noninitiate

What is another word for noninitiate?
Noninitiate has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as uninitiated, exoteric and uninitiate.
What is the opposite of noninitiate?
The opposite of noninitiate is initiate.
What does noninitiate mean?
Noninitiate means a nonexpert reader, listener, or conversant.

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