noninitiate

English

Etymology

non- +‎ initiate

Noun

noninitiate (plural noninitiates)

1. One who has not yet been initiated, as:
   1. A nonexpert reader, listener, or conversant.

      Coordinate terms: layperson, nonexpert, amateur

   2. A candidate for membership of a group, especially a fraternity, sorority, or secret society.

      Related terms: initiation

Antonyms

• initiate