fledgling

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any new participant in some activity
  2. noun young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying
  3. adjective (of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers

Etymology

From fledge (“prepare for flying”) + -ling.

In classic literature

Synonyms

newcomer, fledgeling, starter, neophyte, freshman, newbie, entrant

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