noninitiate en · NOUN
Etymology
From non- + initiate.
Meanings
- One who has not yet been initiated. ▸ A nonexpert reader, listener, or conversant.
- One who has not yet been initiated. ▸ A candidate for membership of a group, especially a fraternity, sorority, or secret society.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| noninitiates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
esoteric · initiate · initiate · esoteric
Coordinates
nonexpert · amateur · novice · layperson
Relateds
noninitiated · initiation · unassociated · nonassociated · uninitiation · unassimilated
Synonyms
outsider · exoteric · uninitiated · uninitiate · uninitiate · exoteric · outsider · uninitiated