Which word means the opposite of novice

A word that means the opposite of novice would be an expert. Unlike novices, experts are experienced in their 'craft.'

Words related to novice is abecedarian, apprentice, babe, beginner, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novitiate, punk, recruit, rook, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin. Words Related to novice. boot. amateur, dabbler, dilettante. learner, student, trainee. AnswerOpposite of a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation.