abecedarians

noun

plural of abecedarian
as in beginners
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity abecedarians soon learn that martial arts have a spiritual as well as physical side

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  1. beginners
  2. novices
  3. newcomers
  4. freshmen
  5. apprentices
  6. rookies
Noun
  • On the rocks below, instructors help complete beginners fasten their harnesses, chalk their hands and search for the next hold on the granite wall.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • Who a Rucking Vest Is For Buyers range from beginners walking the neighborhood to elite athletes chasing competition standards.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of beginners
Noun
  • Haaland has become a social media phenomenon, with his own posts and memes from others turning even soccer novices into diehard fans.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • In 2026, the agency is again incentivizing participants with cash — there are separate categories for novices and professionals, each with their own prizes.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of novices
Noun
  • The difference between those projects and the 27 data centers that already exist or are being built in Miami-Dade (including three newcomers that have drawn controversy) is the size.
    — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • After all, the Jayhawks’ offensive line group has multiple newcomers and there will be growing pains with a young quarterback at the helm.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Definition of newcomers
Noun
  • Most high-level recruits aren’t going to enter as freshmen planning to stay in college for five years.
    — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • Pitchford has mainly been used as a blocker in goal-line situations while Martin and Graham are true freshmen.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of freshmen
Noun
  • According to accounts by Wright’s apprentices, after procrastinating on drawing any plans for nine months, Wright designed the house in two hours in September 1935 while the Kaufmanns were driving to his office to review them.
    — Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • According to Petrucci, 92% of construction apprentices in California are trained by a union.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of apprentices
Noun
  • The other is unfilled and potentially could go to Keshad Johnson, Trevor Keels, Young or one of the Heat’s rookies, such as White.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
  • Two rookies starting on the offensive line in Week 1 isn’t all that appealing, but with Fortner starting over Hecht (and/or Samac), in theory, Freeling could be a much more palatable option on the blind side on opening weekend.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026
Definition of rookies
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“Abecedarians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abecedarians. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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