noninitiates

/ˌnɑnɪˈnɪʃiɪts/
noun
  1. Plural of noninitiate; people who have not been introduced to or do not have knowledge of a particular subject, activity, or group.
    • The textbook was written for noninitiates, so it avoided jargon.
    • Noninitiates often struggle with the complex rituals of the club.
    • The presentation was clear enough for noninitiates to understand the basics of physics.
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