novitiate

a person who is just starting out in a field of activity a novitiate in the rarefied world of international diplomacy, the recently appointed ambassador is treading cautiously Synonyms of novitiate abecedarian, apprentice, babe, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, beginner, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virginWords Related to novitiate boot; amateur, dabbler, dilettante; learner, student, trainee; candidate, entrant, probationerNear Antonyms of novitiate expert, master, pro, professionalAntonyms of novitiate old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran