novice
nounUK /ˈnɒv.ɪs/
US /ˈnɑː.vɪs/
A novice is someone who is just starting to learn something new.
She is a novice at chess, so she is still learning the rules.
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2. A person who has entered a religious order but has not yet taken final vows.
The novice spent a year at the monastery before taking her vows.
3. A new member of a group or team who is still gaining experience.
As a novice on the debate team, he watched the older students carefully.
4. Someone who is new to a particular place or activity and lacks familiarity with it.
The novice hiker packed too much gear for the short trail.