novice

Definition of Novice in English :

1. novice, novitiate

someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows

someone new to a field or activity

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Novice

noun

1.

a.

a person who is new to or inexperienced in a certain task, situation, etc; beginner; tyro

b.

(as modifier)

novice driver

2.

a probationer in a religious order

3.

a sportsman, esp an oarsman, who has not won a recognized prize, performed to an established level, etc

4.

a racehorse, esp a steeplechaser or hurdler, that has not won a specified number of races

noun

1.

a person on probation in a religious group or order before taking vows; neophyte

2.

a person new to a particular occupation, activity, etc.; apprentice; beginner; tyro

n.

1. A person new to a field or activity; a beginner.

2. A person who has entered a religious order but has not yet taken final vows. Also called novitiate.