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Amateur.
The root word in "beginner" is "begin."
The word is spelled beginning, just as you spelled it.
A maven is another word for an expert. Therefore, possible antonyms would include a beginner, student or apprentice.
(Tyro) means beginner.
apprentice learner, novice, neophyte, cadet, tyro, beginner
Some examples... * "A beginner is not as good as an expert." * "Tim was bad at Trumpet, because he was just a beginner" * "She did quit well for a beginner."
underdog, beginner
I study English at Livemocha. Recently I discovered that my status over there was labelled as beginner.
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A neophyte is another word for someone who is new to a sport. Neophyte is derived from the Greek word "neophytos," meaning newly planted or newly converted. In the context of sports, a neophyte refers to a beginner or novice who is just starting to learn and participate in a particular sport.
Novice means beginner; newly menber of something or someone. Ex. I am a novice in Christ.- meaning I am a beginner as a christian. Hope this helps.