neophyte
/ˈniːəˌfaɪt/
noun
- A person who is new to a subject, skill, or activity; a beginner.
- As a neophyte in the kitchen, she followed the recipe step by step.
- The workshop is designed for neophytes who have never used a camera before.
- The club welcomes neophytes and experienced members alike.
- A person who has recently joined a religious group or community, especially a new convert or a novice in a monastery.
- The monastery accepted a new neophyte into its order last spring.
- The neophyte took his first vows in a quiet ceremony.
- As a neophyte to the faith, he attended weekly study sessions with a mentor.