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novice

[ nov-is ]

noun

  1. a person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc., in which they are placed; beginner; tyro:

    The new senator was a novice in politics.

    Synonyms: neophyte, greenhorn, beginner, newcomer

  2. a person who has been received into a religious order or congregation for a period of probation before taking vows.

    Synonyms: neophyte

  3. a person newly become a church member.
  4. a recent convert to Christianity.


novice

/ ˈnɒvɪs /

noun

    1. a person who is new to or inexperienced in a certain task, situation, etc; beginner; tyro
    2. ( as modifier )

      novice driver

  1. a probationer in a religious order
  2. a sportsman, esp an oarsman, who has not won a recognized prize, performed to an established level, etc
  3. a racehorse, esp a steeplechaser or hurdler, that has not won a specified number of races
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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  • nov·ice·hood noun
  • nov·ice·like adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of novice1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English novyce, from Middle French novice, from Medieval Latin novītius “convent novice,” variant of Latin novīcius “newly come into a particular status,” derivative of novus new. See -itious
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Word History and Origins

Origin of novice1

C14: via Old French from Latin novīcius, from novus new
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Example Sentences

Tisei is now facing off against Seth Moulton, a relative political novice with a Harvard degree.

Being a novice Syrian War watcher, I assumed the regime had returned in force.

For novice and fitness-enthusiasts alike, the Amiigo's intelligent pattern recognition alleviates a major headache at the gym.

At 55, Burke is a political novice, and in a polarized electorate, that might be a winning formula.

What was the material of the novice habit, what kind of incense did they inhale, what was on the plate at dinner.

Nevertheless, if a novice drives a car in London, he can hardly avoid such experiences.

But I am glad of it, for I would now and then take occasion to let the world know that I will not be made a novice.

The stranger was a rather tall, well-built man, light on his feet, and handled himself as though he were no novice aboard a boat.

To the novice the names of these will indicate their position.

Mrs. Horncastle gazed at her curiously; she was evidently a novice in this sort of thing.

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