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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: , , ,

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

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


novice

/ ˈɒɪ /

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
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ԴDZ··Ǵǻ noun
  • ԴDZ·· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of novice1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English novyce, from Middle French novice, from Medieval Latin ԴDZīپܲ “convent novice,” variant of Latin ԴDZīܲ “newly come into a particular status,” derivative of novus new. See -itious
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of novice1

C14: via Old French from Latin ԴDZīܲ, from novus new
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While some are novice singers and karaoke bar enthusiasts, many come from the entertainment industry, where they work as actors, dancers or fledgling musicians.

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Kevin Hart may know a thing or two about running his own tequila brand and training pet eagles, but the comedian and actor is still a novice when it comes to hot sauces.

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I was kind of stunned, because I still feel like a novice.

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In Trump's first presidential term, many of his attempted reforms did not survive court challenges, often the victim of poor planning and execution from a team of political novices.

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It’s also worth noting that Schwarzenegger was not entirely a political novice.

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