initiate - noun

someone new to a field or activity

someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity

initiate - verb

• bring into being
• take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
• accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
• bring up a topic for discussion
• set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for

initiate - thesaurus

beginner   broach   enlightened   induct   novice   originate   pioneer   pundit   savant   start   tiro   tyro