noun
beginner
bih-GIH-nuh
noun
1
A person who is new to a skill, activity, or subject.
"This yoga class is designed for complete beginners."
"As a beginner, he found the piano keys confusing at first."
How to Use Beginner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone new to doing something, without much experience yet.
Common pairings
beginner's luck
beginner level
complete beginner
Word Forms
beginners plural
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Etymology
Formed from "begin" plus the agent suffix "-er" — someone who is (just) beginning.