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English noun: beginner

1. beginner (person) someone new to a field or activity


Synonymsinitiate, novice, tiro, tyro


Broader (hypernym)unskilled person


Narrower (hyponym)abecedarian, apprentice, cub, entrant, fledgeling, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, landlubber, landsman, learner, lubber, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, prentice, rookie, starter, tenderfoot, trainee

2. beginner (person) a person who founds or establishes some institution


SamplesGeorge Washington is the father of his country.


Synonymsfather, founder, founding father


Broader (hypernym)conceiver, mastermind, originator


Narrower (hyponym)cofounder, coloniser, colonizer, foundress









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