Definition of Greenhorn
Greenhorn
green·horn
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(noun)
(informal American) a person who is new to an activity and thus inexperienced and lacking in knowledge or judgement;
e.g. She was no longer a greenhorn, since she had served in the position for some years.
(noun)
a person who is new to a country and thus unfamiliar with the local customs and mannerisms;
e.g. He remembers being a greenhorn in the country and misunderstanding people's expressions of speech.
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