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ROOKIE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ROOKIE?

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Need another word that means the same as “rookie”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “rookie” in this overview.

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Rookie as a Noun
Definitions of "Rookie" as a noun
Synonyms of "Rookie" as a noun (7 Words)
Usage Examples of "Rookie" as a noun
Associations of "Rookie" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Rookie” are: cub, greenhorn, conscript, novice, starter, beginner, newcomer

Rookie as a Noun

Definitions of "Rookie" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “rookie” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A new recruit, especially in the army or police.
An awkward and inexperienced youth.
A member of a sports team in their first full season.

Synonyms of "Rookie" as a noun (7 Words)

beginner	A person who founds or establishes some institution. An absolute beginner.
conscript	A person enlisted compulsorily. Army conscripts.
cub	A member of the Cubs. She was as protective as a tiger with her cubs.
greenhorn	An awkward and inexperienced youth. I m not a seasoned veteran but I m no greenhorn* either.*
newcomer	A novice in a particular activity or situation. Hill one of England s relative newcomers gave them the lead.
novice	Someone new to a field or activity. He was a complete novice* in foreign affairs.*
starter	A plan or idea that has a chance of succeeding and is therefore worthy of consideration. I m just a slow starter.

Usage Examples of "Rookie" as a noun

A rookie cop.

Associations of "Rookie" (30 Words)

amateur	An athlete who does not play for pay. That bunch of stumbling amateurs.
appetizer	Something that arouses or increases anticipation for what is to follow. The afternoon games served as an appetizer* for the evening s heavyweight clash between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.*
apprentice	Serve as an apprentice. She apprenticed with midwives in San Francisco.
beginner	A person who founds or establishes some institution. Language courses for beginners.
entrant	One who enters a competition. The company is a new entrant* into an established market.*
exercising	The activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit. He did some exercising.
fledgling	(of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers. A fledgling* robin.*
founder	A person who manufactures articles of cast metal; the owner or operator of a foundry. The horses foundered.
freshen	Make (to feel) fresh. She freshened up after the tennis game.
freshman	A first-year undergraduate. Freshman year in high school or college.
grader	A wheeled machine for levelling the ground, especially in making roads. A first grader.
laity	Ordinary people, as distinct from professionals or experts.
layman	A person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject. The book seems well suited to the interested layman.
learner	A person who is learning to drive a motor vehicle and has not yet passed a driving test. A fast learner.
mere	Apart from anything else; without additions or modifications. Questions that cannot be answered by mere* mortals.*
neophyte	A plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously. Four day cooking classes are offered to neophytes and experts.
nestling	A bird that is too young to leave its nest. Cuckoo nestlings.
newbie	An inexperienced newcomer to a particular activity.
newcomer	A novice in a particular activity or situation. Hill one of England s relative newcomers gave them the lead.
novice	An animal, especially a racehorse, that has not yet won a major prize or reached a sufficient level of performance to qualify for important events. Last season as a novice* he won three races.*
prentice	Works for an expert to learn a trade. A tailor s prentice.
salad	A vegetable suitable for eating raw. A green salad.
sophomore	Denoting the second recording, film, etc. released or created by a particular musician, group, director, etc. Freshmen performed better than either sophomores or juniors.
soup	A substance or mixture regarded as resembling soup in appearance or consistency. We re in the soup* now.*
starter	The first course of a meal. The trainer has confirmed Cool Ground as a definite starter.
student	A learner who is enrolled in an educational institution. Student loans.
tutorial	Relating to a tutor or a tutor’s tuition. Online tutorials and reference guides.
tyro	A beginner or novice.
unpracticed	Not having had extensive practice.
unprofessional	Not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession. Was censured for unprofessional* conduct.*