nonexpert

noun

non·ex·pert | \ˌnän-ˈek-ˌspərt,

-ik-ˈspərt\

Definition of nonexpert

: a person who is not an expert explained in terms a nonexpert can understand —often used before another noun a nonexpert usernonexpert testimony

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There have long been disputes over how to characterize the private citizens and nonexperts who went to space. — Konstantin Kakaes, Slate Magazine, "International Collaborations in Space Always Reflect Politics on Earth," 30 Mar. 2017 Trump has repeatedly dismissed the knowledge and wisdom of experts while elevating nonexperts who lack relevant experience into important jobs across the federal government. — James Hohmann, Washington Post, "The Daily 202: Trump marginalizes experts, debases expertise," 24 July 2017

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