Novice

/ˈnɒv.ɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who is new to a particular field or activity; a beginner.

As a novice in programming, she took extra time to understand the basics.

A person who has recently joined a religious order but has not yet taken full vows.

The novice spent her days in prayer and contemplation at the convent.

Someone who lacks experience in a specific area or activity.

He is a novice at chess, still learning the rules and strategies.

From Latin 'novicius', meaning 'newly arrived'.

novice mistake

an error made by someone who is inexperienced

novice level

the entry-level stage of skill or knowledge

novice driver

a person who is new to driving and lacks experience

apprentice

a person who works for another to learn a trade or craft

trainee

a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession

newbie

a person who is new to a particular activity or community

noob

He played the game like a total noob, making all the basic mistakes.

greenhorn

Watch out for that greenhorn, he doesn't know the ropes yet.