How to Pronounce "cowan"
word
ˈkaʊən
KOW-uhn
ˈkaʊ.ən
KOW-uhn
Definition
In Freemasonry, a "cowan" is someone who is not a member or has not been properly initiated. More generally, it can mean someone who is unqualified or an outsider in a particular group or field.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkaʊən
British English
ˈkaʊ.ən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOW-uhn
UK
KOW-uhn
Listen in Context
He was seen as a cowan by the group.
A cowan is not allowed to join the secret meeting.
The word cowan comes from Freemasonry.
Some professionals call outsiders cowan when they don’t understand the field.