tiro

Definitions of tiro

noun
someone new to a field or activity

synonyms: beginner, initiate, novice, tyro

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abecedarian
a novice learning the rudiments of some subject

apprentice, learner, prentice
works for an expert to learn a trade

cub, greenhorn, rookie
an awkward and inexperienced youth

landlubber, landsman, lubber
an inexperienced sailor; a sailor on the first voyage

entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, starter
any new participant in some activity

tenderfoot
an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)

trainee
someone who is being trained

cadet, plebe
a military trainee (as at a military academy)

printer's devil
an apprentice in a printing establishment

enlistee, recruit
any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)

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unskilled person
a person who lacks technical training

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