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"Novice" is both an adjective and a noun, deriving from the Latin word for "new", "nova". As a noun it means newcomer, beginner or newbie. As an adjective, it means new, newly arrived, or just starting. The word has a specific meaning in the context of Catholic religious orders, for which see the related question "What is a Catholic novice". As a noun, it can be used in sentences like "She can't be expected to know that yet; she's only a novice." As an adjective it can be used in sentences like "We have developed the novice program for beginners."

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