CEFR C2

uninitiated

noun

Meaning

A person who is not familiar with a subject, skill, or secret knowledge; a novice or outsider.

Examples

For the uninitiate, the ancient rituals seemed strange and confusing.
The professor patiently explained the advanced concepts to the uninitiate students.

Synonyms: novice, outsider, layperson, neophyte

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uninitiated (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnɪˈnɪʃiət/

Definition

A person who is not familiar with a subject, skill, or secret knowledge; a novice or outsider.

Examples

For the uninitiate, the ancient rituals seemed strange and confusing.
The professor patiently explained the advanced concepts to the uninitiate students.
As an uninitiate in the world of finance, she found the jargon overwhelming.

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