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Novice (Noun)

Someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows.

Nouns denoting people.

The young novice spent hours each day in prayer and contemplation as she discerned her calling to the sisterhood.
After a year of living with the community, the novice was given a new name and a simple habit to wear as a symbol of her commitment.
As a novice, she was assigned to work in the monastery's kitchen, where she learned the value of hard work and humility.
The novice mistress guided the new recruits through the rules and rituals of the order, helping them to adjust to their new life.
During her novitiate, the novice was encouraged to explore her spiritual gifts and to discern her role within the community.

Someone new to a field or activity.

Nouns denoting people.

As a novice in the world of photography, she spent hours watching online tutorials to learn the basics.
The novice hiker struggled to keep up with the experienced group on the challenging mountain trail.
After just a few weeks of training, the novice chef was able to prepare a simple but delicious meal.
The novice programmer spent hours debugging her code, trying to figure out where she had gone wrong.
The novice artist's paintings showed promise, but lacked the finesse and skill of her more experienced peers.