fledgling Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun any new participant in some activity
newbie; fledgeling; neophyte; newcomer; entrant; freshman; starter.
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noun young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying
fledgeling.
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adjective satellite (of a young bird) having acquired its flight feathers
fledgeling.
- a fledgling robin
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adjective satellite young and inexperienced
callow; unfledged.
- a fledgling enterprise
- a fledgling skier
- an unfledged lawyer