uninitiate
/ˌʌnɪˈnɪʃiɪt/
noun
- A person who has not been introduced to or taught about a particular subject, group, or activity.
- To an uninitiate, the rules of cricket can seem very confusing.
- The workshop was designed for uninitiates who had never tried pottery before.
- The book explains complex science in a way that even an uninitiate can understand.
adjective
- Not yet introduced to or knowledgeable about a particular subject or group.
- He felt completely uninitiate in the world of high finance.
- The guide gave a simple tour for uninitiate visitors.
- The uninitiate audience struggled to follow the inside jokes.