novice

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈnɒvɪs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈnɑvɪs/

• Audio (UK)

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Noun

Singular novice

Plural novices

1. (countable) A novice is a person who is new to a field or activity.
   • Synonym: amateur

   I was once a novice at football.