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beginner

noun be·gin·ner \bi-ˈgi-nər, bē-\

: a person who is beginning something or doing something for the first time

Full Definition of BEGINNER

: one that begins something; especially : an inexperienced person

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15th century

Synonyms: abecedarian, apprentice, babe, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin

BEGINNER Defined for Kids

noun be·gin·ner \bi-ˈgi-nər\

: a person who is doing something for the first time

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