Novice meaning: Factsheet What does the word novice mean

Factsheet What does the word novice mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word novice, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. A novice is a person who is new or inexperienced in a certain field or activity, or who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows. Find synonyms, translations, and usage examples of the word novice from various sources. Novice is derived from the Latin word novus, which means new. A novice is new to what they do, so a novice photographer is just learning how to take nice pictures. novice definition: person new to a field or activity. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, related words.