nov ‧ ice /ˈnɒvəs, ˈnɒvɪs $ ˈnɑː-/ BrE AmE noun [countable]
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: Medieval Latin novicius , from Latin novus 'new' ]
1 . someone who has no experience in a skill, subject, or activity SYN beginner :
The computer course is ideal for novices.
novice at
I’m still a complete novice at the sport.
This trail is not recommended for novice bikers.
2 . someone who has recently joined a religious group to become a ↑ monk or ↑ nun