the uninitiated

noun

: people who do not have knowledge of or experience with something
For the uninitiated, let me explain how this device works.

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“The uninitiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20uninitiated. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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