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ROOKIE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word rookie. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word rookie. (close relations)
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beginner
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone new to a field or activity

• a person who founds or establishes some institution

greenhorn
nounn
noun

• an awkward and inexperienced youth

novice
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who has entered a religious order but has not taken final vows

• someone new to a field or activity

tyro
nounn
noun

• someone new to a field or activity

apprentice
verb, nounv, n
noun

• works for an expert to learn a trade

verb

• be or work as an apprentice

fledgling
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• any new participant in some activity

• young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying

adjective satellite

• (of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers

• young and inexperienced

neophyte
nounn
noun

• a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously

• any new participant in some activity

• a new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist

newcomer
nounn
noun

• any new participant in some activity

• a recent arrival

tenderfoot
nounn
noun

• an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)

trainee
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who is being trained

cub
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an awkward and inexperienced youth

• a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)

• the young of certain carnivorous mammals such as the bear or wolf or lion

verb

• give birth to cubs

newbie
nounn
noun

• any new participant in some activity

Best Hypernyms For ROOKIE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rookie, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
beginner novice tyro apprentice fledgling greenhorn initiate learner neophyte newcomer tiro trainee

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