fledgling

Noun	1.	fledgling - any new participant in some activity fledgeling, newbie, newcomer, freshman, neophyte, entrant, starter beginner, initiate, tiro, tyro, novice - someone new to a field or activity enlistee, recruit - any new member or supporter (as in the armed forces)
	2.	fledgling - young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying fledgeling young bird - a bird that is still young
Adj.	1.	fledgling - of a young bird just having acquired its flight feathers; "a fledgling robin" fledgeling fledged, mature - (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
	2.	fledgling - young and inexperienced; "a fledgling enterprise"; "a fledgling skier"; "an unfledged lawyer" unfledged inexperienced - lacking practical experience or training

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