ABECEDARIANS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

abecedarians

noun

plural of abecedarian

as in beginners

a person who is just starting out in a field of activity abecedarians soon learn that martial arts have a spiritual as well as physical side

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Noun

Ski Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is one of the hardest mountains in North America, with only 10 percent of its terrain meant for beginners.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
The rock climbing section offers 10 lanes of varying heights, with plenty of handholds and footholds for beginners.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of beginners

Noun

The political novices were able to rally the nation behind a simple message against corruption and state capture.

— Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
To capture some of that essence, Guitar Center is trying to make its stores a place to hang out for novices and pros alike.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of novices

Noun

Like most true freshmen, Wayne saw sparse playing time at James Madison, appearing in eight games as a running back and seeing snaps on special teams.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Georgia can count Lonon among the freshmen who are already playing winning football for the Bulldogs.

— Connor Riley, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of freshmen

Noun

Built with the help of his apprentices, the complex was designed to blend into the surrounding Sonoran Desert, using local stone in a construction style known as desert masonry.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026
For carpenters, delays and poor weather conditions can disrupt the working hours apprentices need to complete their program, causing some to quit.

— Itzel Franco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of apprentices

Noun

Considering the Jets have a roster that features comparable talent to the 2026 Dolphins, which had 15 rookies active for Sunday’s game.

— Omar Kelly October 25, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
The group is made up of 36 members including 28 veterans and eight rookies.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of rookies

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