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fledgling

Pronunciation: /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

(also fledgeling)
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Definition of fledgling

noun

  • a young bird that has just fledged.
  • [usually as modifier] a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped:the country’s fledgling democracy

Origin:

mid 19th century: from the obsolete adjective fledge (see fledge), on the pattern of nestling

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Fledgling can also be spelled fledgeling: both are correct.

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Definition of fledgling in the US English dictionary

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