(~s)
1.
A ~ is someone who has been doing a job or other activity for only a short time and so is not experienced at it.
I’m a ~ at these things, Lieutenant. You’re the professional...
As a ~ writer, this is something I’m interested in.
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2.
In a monastery or convent, a ~ is a person who is preparing to become a monk or nun.
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