beginner Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun someone new to a field or activity
    tyro; initiate; novice; tiro.
  2. noun a person who founds or establishes some institution
    founding father; father; founder.
    • George Washington is the father of his country

WordNet


Be*gin"ner noun
Definitions
  1. One who begins or originates anything. Specifically: A young or inexperienced practitioner or student; a tyro.
    A sermon of a new beginner. Swift.

Webster 1913