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uninitiated

/ʌnɪnˈɪʃi.eɪtɪd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    A person who has not been initiated into a particular group, organization, or belief system.


Variants
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uninitiated , the uninitiated
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'initium' meaning 'beginning'. The uninitiated are those who have not begun or experienced something.


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  1. The term 'uninitiated' is often used in the context of religious or spiritual groups, but it can also be applied to any group or organization.

  2. In some cultures, the initiation ceremony is a rite of passage that marks the transition from childhood to adulthood.

  3. The word 'initiate' comes from the Latin word 'initium', which means 'beginning'.

  4. In some cases, the uninitiated may be viewed with suspicion or fear by those who are initiated, as they are seen as outsiders or potential threats.


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  1. initiate: A person who has gone through a formal ceremony or rite of passage to become a member of a group or organization.

  2. novice: A person who is new to a particular activity or field and has not yet gained experience or expertise.


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In various contexts, the uninitiated can refer to individuals who are not part of a particular religious, spiritual, or social group. They may be seen as outsiders or even as a threat to the established order.

How to Memorize "uninitiated"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person standing outside of a group or organization, looking in from the outside.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'uninitiated' with the idea of being new, inexperienced, or outside of a group.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'uninitiated' as meaning 'un-initiated', emphasizing the prefix 'un-' to remind yourself of the idea of not having begun or experienced something.


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