novice
a person who has been received into a religious order or congregation for a period of probation before taking vows.
a person newly become a church member.
a recent convert to Christianity.
Origin of novice
1Other words for novice
Other words from novice
- nov·ice·hood, noun
- nov·ice·like, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for novice
/ (ˈnɒvɪs) /
a person who is new to or inexperienced in a certain task, situation, etc; beginner; tyro
(as modifier): novice driver
a probationer in a religious order
a sportsman, esp an oarsman, who has not won a recognized prize, performed to an established level, etc
a racehorse, esp a steeplechaser or hurdler, that has not won a specified number of races
Origin of novice
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