Novices: meaning, definitions and examples
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novices
[ ˈnɒvɪsɪz ]
inexperienced
Novices are individuals who are new or inexperienced in a particular activity or skill.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Novices in the field of cooking often make simple mistakes at first.
- She started as a novice but quickly learned the ropes.
religious
In some religious traditions, novices are individuals who are preparing to become full members of the religious community, often undergoing a period of training and probation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The novices spent several months in prayer and contemplation.
- She decided to join the convent as a novice.
Translations
Translations of the word "novices" in other languages:
🇵🇹 novatos
🇮🇳 नवीन
🇩🇪 Anfänger
🇮🇩 pemula
🇺🇦 новачки
🇵🇱 nowicjusze
🇯🇵 初心者
🇫🇷 novices
🇪🇸 novatos
🇹🇷 acemi
🇰🇷 초보자
🇸🇦 مبتدئين
🇨🇿 začátečníci
🇸🇰 začiatočníci
🇨🇳 新手
🇸🇮 začetniki
🇮🇸 byrjendur
🇰🇿 жаңадан бастаушылар
🇬🇪 დამწყებები
🇦🇿 yeni başlayanlar
🇲🇽 novatos
Word origin
The word 'novices' originated from the Middle English word 'novice', which came from the Old French word 'novice' meaning 'newly imported, newly arrived'. The term has been used since the 14th century to refer to beginners or newcomers in various fields.
See also: novitiate.