the uninitiated
noun
: people who do not have knowledge of or experience with something
For the uninitiated, let me explain how this device works.
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For the uninitiated, dragon fruit can be intimidating.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
For the uninitiated Cicerones are the beer-world equivalent to sommeliers.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
For the uninitiated, or the non-Londoner, Lime Bikes are the UK capital’s E-bike du jour.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
To the uninitiated, the phrase raw water might seem redundant.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025
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