Novice
/ˈnɒvɪs/
Definitions
A person who is new to the circumstances, work, or profession that they are involved in.
/ˈnɒvɪs/
A person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation.
As a novice, she was eager to learn from the more experienced members of the team.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're trying something new, like cooking or playing a new game. A novice is someone who's just starting out and doesn't know a lot yet. Like, "I'm a novice at skateboarding, so I'm not very good yet."
👶 For kids: Someone who is just learning to do something.
More Examples
He's a complete novice when it comes to using this software.
The training program is designed for both experienced professionals and novices in the field.
How It's Used
"He's a novice when it comes to coding."
"The competition was open to both experienced players and novices."
From Middle French *novice*, from Medieval Latin *novicius* ('new, young'), from Latin *novus* ('new').
Used since the late 14th century, originally referring to a person entering a religious order.
Memory tip
Think of a 'new visit' (novice) to a place or activity.
Word Origin
"new"