Novice (noun)

1. A person who is new to a subject, job, or activity and has little experience or skill.
2. A person who has recently joined a religious order and is undergoing initial training.

Origin:

From latin word "novus" which means new, recent.

Examples:

1. He is still a novice when it comes to playing the guitar.
2. As a novice in the field, she had a lot to learn.
3. The novice monks were required to follow a strict daily routine.
4. Despite being a novice in the sport, he quickly proved to be a natural talent.
5. The novice chef struggled to keep up with the demands of the busy kitchen.