7
abbess(noun, clergy)
7
canoness(noun, clergy)
7
layman(noun, amateur)
7
nun(noun, clergy)
7
pupil(noun, person, something)
7
sister(noun, clergy)
6
colt(noun, something, recruit, learner, beginner)
6
newbie
6
nonprofessional(noun, adjective, amateur)
6
prioress(noun, clergy)
6
probationer(noun, something, learner)
5
father(noun, clergy)
5
inexperienced(adjective, unfamiliar, inexpert, amateur, untaught)
5
postulant(noun, something, clergy)
5
proselyte(noun, something)
5
punk(noun, informal, something)
4
entrant(noun, person)
4
catechumen(noun, learner)
4
cub(noun, something)
4
innocent
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