Nonexpert and Past master
Opposite meaning terms
Nonexpert
Nonexpert noun - A person who regularly or occasionally engages in an activity as a pastime rather than as a profession.
Past master is an antonym for nonexpert.
Past master
Past master noun - A person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field.
Usage example: a movie director who was widely regarded as the past master of suspense
Nonexpert is an antonym for past master.
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