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greenhorn
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a person who is just starting out in a field of activity go easy on him—he's just a greenhorn and doesn't have all the experience you do Synonyms abecedarian, apprentice, babe, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, beginner, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virginRelated Words boot; amateur, dabbler, dilettante; learner, student, trainee; candidate, entrant, probationerNear Antonyms expert, master, pro, professionalAntonyms old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran
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