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n. - A person who founds or establishes some institution; Someone new to a field or activity. Someone who has just started to do or learn something.

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  • Like every beginner, I have thought you could beat, pummel and thrash an idea into existence
  • Note that the term beginner is used in a broader sense.
  • I am what you call a beginner, or advanced beginner in photography.
  • Starting out with the big stuff as a beginner is a good way to pick up some bad habits.
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