novitiate | Definition of novitiate

Synonyms and Antonyms of 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, beginner, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin

Words Related to novitiate

amateur, dabbler, dilettante

learner, student, trainee

candidate, entrant, probationer

Near Antonyms of novitiate

expert, master, pro, professional

Antonyms of novitiate

old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran