beginner
noun
be·gin·ner
bi-ˈgi-nər 
bē-
: one that begins something
especially
: an inexperienced person
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although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress
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Sinéad O'Sullivan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
This form of exercise is suitable for all fitness levels, especially beginners.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
The beginner-friendly yarn is easy to manipulate and comes in seven bright colors.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
In the sub-alpine forest of Kachina Peak, a popular ski area, are Taos Ski Valley’s via ferrata routes for beginners and advanced climbers alike.
—AFAR Media, 30 Sep. 2025
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beginner
noun
be·gin·ner
bi-ˈgin-ər
: a person who is beginning something or doing something for the first time : an inexperienced person
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