Noninitiate

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    One who has not yet been initiated, as:; A nonexpert reader, listener, or conversant.
  2. 2
    One who has not yet been initiated, as:; A candidate for membership of a group, especially a fraternity, sorority, or secret society.

Synonyms

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nonexpertnonexpert

Etymology

From non- + initiate.

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