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Synonyms of novice

6 similar words

Another word for novice is neophyte. Other synonyms of novice are greenhorn.

Synonyms and similar words for novice

adjectiveOf a beginner; unfamiliar or unexperienced in a particular subject.

  • amateur
  • greenhornAn inexperienced person; a novice, beginner, or newcomer.
  • learner
  • neophyteA beginner; a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief.
  • newbie
  • newlingOne who is new (to something); a newcomer; a novice; a newbie.

Meaning of novice

  1. noun A beginner; one who is not very familiar or experienced in a particular subject.
  2. noun A new member of a religious order accepted on a conditional basis, prior to confirmation.
  3. adjective Of a beginner; unfamiliar or unexperienced in a particular subject.

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Questions about synonyms of novice

What is another word for novice?
Novice has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as neophyte and greenhorn.
What does novice mean?
Novice means a beginner; one who is not very familiar or experienced in a particular subject.

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