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novice

noun [C]
 
 
/ˈnɒv.ɪs/ US  /ˈnɑː.vɪs/

Definition

a person who is not experienced in a job or situation: I've never driven a car before - I'm a complete novice. This is quite a difficult plant for novice gardeners to grow.Inexperienced people and lack of experience a person who is training to be a monk or a nunMonks and nuns
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