fledgling
//ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ//
Noun
fledglingSingular
fledglingsPlural
1
A young bird that has recently acquired its flight feathers and is learning to fly.
We found a fledgling on the ground near the nest.
2
A person or organization that is new and inexperienced.
As a fledgling in the industry, she had a lot to learn.
Adjective
fledglingCanonical form
1
New and inexperienced; just beginning to develop or operate.
The fledgling company is still learning how to compete in the market.