beginner
noun
be·gin·ner
bi-ˈgi-nər 
bē-
: one that begins something
especially
: an inexperienced person
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although our son is only a beginner at swimming, he is making excellent progress
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2025
Then a 23-year-old beginner white belt, Greener was sparring with Iturralde, 33, when his cervical vertebrae was crushed, according to NBC and CBS.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 6 June 2025
There are benefits to the premium design here for beginners.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 6 June 2025
The maestro John Derian has a lot of warm how-to videos for beginners.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 June 2025
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“Beginner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beginner. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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beginner
noun
be·gin·ner
bi-ˈgin-ər
: a person who is beginning something or doing something for the first time : an inexperienced person
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